Dr Benjamin Ernest Gaines, MD - Medicare Obstetrics/gynecology in Worthington, MN

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Dr Benjamin Ernest Gaines, MD is a medicare enrolled "Obstetrics & Gynecology" physician in Worthington, Minnesota. He went to Howard University College Of Medicine and graduated in 1983 and has 42 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Obstetrics/gynecology. He is a member of the group practice Avera Mckennan, Rural Health Care Inc and his current practice location is 1216 Ryans Rd, Worthington, Minnesota. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (507) 372-2921.

Dr Benjamin Ernest Gaines is licensed to practice in Minnesota (license number 58339) 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 1306839022.

Contact Information

Dr Benjamin Ernest Gaines, MD
1216 Ryans Rd,
Worthington, MN 56187-1722
(507) 372-2921
(507) 372-5789

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Benjamin Ernest Gaines
GenderMale
SpecialityObstetrics/gynecology
Experience42 Years
Location1216 Ryans Rd, Worthington, Minnesota
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 Ernest Gaines attended and graduated from Howard University College Of Medicine in 1983
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1306839022
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 08/28/2005
  • Last Update Date: 06/03/2015
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 9234182056
  • Enrollment ID: I20150112000403

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Benjamin Ernest Gaines such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1306839022NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207V00000XObstetrics & Gynecology 58339 (Minnesota)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Avera Mckennan0345157103927
Rural Health Care Inc3476447541135

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 Ernest Gaines allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameAvera Mckennan
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1093262131
PECOS PAC ID: 0345157103
Enrollment ID: O20040109001102
Entity NameRural Health Care Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1215317375
PECOS PAC ID: 3476447541
Enrollment ID: O20150710000034

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 Ernest Gaines 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 Ernest Gaines, MD
1216 Ryans Rd,
Worthington, MN 56187-1722

Ph: (507) 372-2921		Dr Benjamin Ernest Gaines, MD
1216 Ryans Rd,
Worthington, MN 56187-1722

Ph: (507) 372-2921

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