Daniel Benjamin Lax, MD - Medicare Obstetrics & Gynecology in Westport, CT

Daniel Benjamin Lax, MD is a medicare enrolled "Obstetrics & Gynecology" physician in Westport, Connecticut. His current practice location is 728 Post Rd E Ste 201, Westport, Connecticut. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (203) 203-8284.

Daniel Benjamin Lax is licensed to practice in Connecticut (license number 64021) and he also participates in the medicare program. He does not accept medicare assignments directly but he may accept medicare through third-party (refer to Reassignment section below) and may also prescribe medicare part D drugs. His NPI Number is 1205254075.

Contact Information

Daniel Benjamin Lax, MD
728 Post Rd E Ste 201,
Westport, CT 06880-5200
(203) 203-8284
(203) 732-8136

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDaniel Benjamin Lax
GenderMale
SpecialityObstetrics & Gynecology
Location728 Post Rd E Ste 201, Westport, Connecticut
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsMedicare enrolled and may accept medicare through third-party reassignment. May prescribe medicare part D drugs.
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1205254075
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 03/31/2014
  • Last Update Date: 11/18/2025
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 2466700562
  • Enrollment ID: I20180807000355

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Daniel Benjamin Lax such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1205254075NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207V00000XObstetrics & Gynecology 64021 (Connecticut)Primary
207V00000XObstetrics & Gynecology 293023-1 (New York)Secondary

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Daniel Benjamin Lax allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameBronxcare Health System
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1245390855
PECOS PAC ID: 3870404429
Enrollment ID: O20040526001082

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Daniel Benjamin Lax is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Daniel Benjamin Lax, MD
728 Post Rd E Ste 201,
Westport, CT 06880-5200

Ph: (203) 203-8284
Daniel Benjamin Lax, MD
728 Post Rd E Ste 201,
Westport, CT 06880-5200

Ph: (203) 203-8284

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