Dr Benjamin J Walsh, MD - Medicare Family Practice in Crossett, AR

Dr Benjamin J Walsh, MD is a medicare enrolled "Family Medicine" physician in Crossett, Arkansas. He went to University Of Arkansas College Of Medicine and graduated in 1980 and has 44 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Family Practice. He is a member of the group practice Crossett Health Foundation and his current practice location is 909 Unity Rd, Crossett, Arkansas. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (870) 364-9111.

Dr Benjamin J Walsh is licensed to practice in Arkansas (license number C5729) 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 1497735609.

Contact Information

Dr Benjamin J Walsh, MD
909 Unity Rd,
Crossett, AR 71635-9444
(870) 364-9111
(870) 364-5581

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Benjamin J Walsh
GenderMale
SpecialityFamily Practice
Experience44 Years
Location909 Unity Rd, Crossett, Arkansas
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 J Walsh attended and graduated from University Of Arkansas College Of Medicine in 1980
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1497735609
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 01/23/2006
  • Last Update Date: 05/16/2023
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 8628005915
  • Enrollment ID: I20100701000559

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Benjamin J Walsh such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1497735609NPI-NPPES
14261OtherARQUALCHOICE
100977001MedicaidAR

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207Q00000XFamily Medicine C5729 (Arkansas)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Ashley County Medical CenterCrossett, ARHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Crossett Health Foundation913303011715

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 J Walsh allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameCrossett Health Foundation
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1952308215
PECOS PAC ID: 9133030117
Enrollment ID: O20040102000753

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 J Walsh 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 J Walsh, MD
Po Box 340,
Crossett, AR 71635-0340

Ph: (870) 364-9111
Dr Benjamin J Walsh, MD
909 Unity Rd,
Crossett, AR 71635-9444

Ph: (870) 364-9111

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Family Medicine Doctors in Crossett, AR

Dr. Edward A Gresham, M.D.
Family Medicine
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 909 Unity Rd, Crossett, AR 71635
Phone: 870-364-9111    Fax: 870-364-5581
Dr. Barry V Thompson, M.D.
Family Medicine
Medicare: May Accept Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 103 E 3rd Ave, Crossett, AR 71635
Phone: 870-364-5746    Fax: 870-364-5745
William Steve Lynn, D.O.
Family Medicine
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 103 E 3rd Ave, Crossett, AR 71635
Phone: 870-364-5746    Fax: 870-364-5745
Dr. Bradley Jefferson Walsh, MD
Family Medicine
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 909 Unity Rd, Crossett, AR 71635
Phone: 870-364-9111    
Dr. Luis Francisco Garcia, MD
Family Medicine
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 306 N Alabama St, Crossett, AR 71635
Phone: 870-364-4181    Fax: 870-364-4889

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