Dr Benjamin F Aquino, MD - Medicare Anesthesiology in Chicago, IL

Dr Benjamin F Aquino, MD is a medicare enrolled "Anesthesiology" physician in Chicago, Illinois. He graduated from medical school in 2000 and has 24 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Anesthesiology. He is a member of the group practice Northwestern Medical Faculty Foundation and his current practice location is 251 E Huron St Ste 5-704, Chicago, Illinois. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (312) 695-0061.

Dr Benjamin F Aquino is licensed to practice in Illinois (license number 036113803) 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 1194743039.

Contact Information

Dr Benjamin F Aquino, MD
251 E Huron St Ste 5-704,
Chicago, IL 60611-2908
(312) 695-0061
(312) 695-9013

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Benjamin F Aquino
GenderMale
SpecialityAnesthesiology
Experience24 Years
Location251 E Huron St Ste 5-704, Chicago, Illinois
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 F Aquino graduated from medical school in 2000
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1194743039
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/18/2006
  • Last Update Date: 12/01/2021
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 5193757664
  • Enrollment ID: I20050906000445

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Benjamin F Aquino such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1194743039NPI-NPPES
036113803MedicaidIL

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
208VP0014XPain Medicine - Interventional Pain Medicine 036113803 (Illinois)Secondary
207L00000XAnesthesiology 036113803 (Illinois)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Northwestern Memorial HospitalChicago, ILHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Northwestern Medical Faculty Foundation45875768143255

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 F Aquino allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameNorthwestern Medical Faculty Foundation
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1346235314
PECOS PAC ID: 4587576814
Enrollment ID: O20031105000541
Entity NameChicago Anesthesia Associates Sc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1669654778
PECOS PAC ID: 7214019322
Enrollment ID: O20080129000237

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 F Aquino 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 F Aquino, MD
251 E Huron St Ste 5-704,
Chicago, IL 60611-2908

Ph: (312) 695-0061
Dr Benjamin F Aquino, MD
251 E Huron St Ste 5-704,
Chicago, IL 60611-2908

Ph: (312) 695-0061

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