Dr Benjamin Chiu, MD - Medicare General Surgery in Kokomo, IN

Dr Benjamin Chiu, MD is a medicare enrolled "Surgery" physician in Kokomo, Indiana. He went to University Of Chicago, Pritzker School Of Medicine and graduated in 1992 and has 32 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as General Surgery. He is a member of the group practice Community Physicians Of Indiana Inc and his current practice location is 2000 W Boulevard, Kokomo, Indiana. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (765) 456-1790.

Dr Benjamin Chiu is licensed to practice in Indiana (license number 01048769A) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1821085622.

Contact Information

Dr Benjamin Chiu, MD
2000 W Boulevard,
Kokomo, IN 46902-6079
(765) 456-1790
(765) 457-3561

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Benjamin Chiu
GenderMale
SpecialityGeneral Surgery
Experience32 Years
Location2000 W Boulevard, Kokomo, Indiana
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Benjamin Chiu attended and graduated from University Of Chicago, Pritzker School Of Medicine in 1992
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1821085622
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 10/05/2005
  • Last Update Date: 11/27/2023
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 2365425105
  • Enrollment ID: I20100128000916

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Benjamin Chiu such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1821085622NPI-NPPES
200185440AMedicaidIN

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
208600000XSurgery 01048769A (Indiana)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Community Howard Regional Health Inc.Kokomo, INHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Community Physicians Of Indiana Inc17594166621319

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. Dr Benjamin Chiu allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameCommunity Physicians Of Indiana Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1619105244
PECOS PAC ID: 1759416662
Enrollment ID: O20100317000717

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. Dr Benjamin Chiu 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
Dr Benjamin Chiu, MD
6626 E 75th St Ste 500,
Indianapolis, IN 46250-2890

Ph: (765) 456-1790
Dr Benjamin Chiu, MD
2000 W Boulevard,
Kokomo, IN 46902-6079

Ph: (765) 456-1790

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