Dr Benjamin Jacob Katz, MD - Medicare Ophthalmology in Des Plaines, IL

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Dr Benjamin Jacob Katz, MD is a medicare enrolled "Ophthalmology - Glaucoma Specialist" physician in Des Plaines, Illinois. He went to Washington University School Of Medicine and graduated in 2021 and has 5 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Ophthalmology. He is a member of the group practice Washington University and his current practice location is 8901 Golf Rd Ste 300, Des Plaines, Illinois. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (847) 824-3127.

Dr Benjamin Jacob Katz is licensed to practice in Illinois (license number 036181751) 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 1518547363.

Contact Information

Dr Benjamin Jacob Katz, MD
8901 Golf Rd Ste 300,
Des Plaines, IL 60016-4029
(847) 824-3127
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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Benjamin Jacob Katz
GenderMale
SpecialityOphthalmology
Experience5 Years
Location8901 Golf Rd Ste 300, Des Plaines, 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 Jacob Katz attended and graduated from Washington University School Of Medicine in 2021
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1518547363
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 04/14/2021
  • Last Update Date: 08/20/2026
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 2466859723
  • Enrollment ID: I20250904002050

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Benjamin Jacob Katz such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1518547363NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207WX0009XOphthalmology - Glaucoma Specialist 036181751 (Illinois)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Barnes Jewish HospitalSaint louis, MOHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Washington University98300087702968

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 Jacob Katz allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameWashington University
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1013957562
PECOS PAC ID: 9830008770
Enrollment ID: O20040607000203

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 Jacob Katz 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 Jacob Katz, MD
8901 Golf Rd Ste 300,
Des Plaines, IL 60016-4029

Ph: (847) 824-3127		Dr Benjamin Jacob Katz, MD
8901 Golf Rd Ste 300,
Des Plaines, IL 60016-4029

Ph: (847) 824-3127

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Dr. Marshall Hirshman, MD
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Stephen A. Vile, M.D.
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Michael P Blair, M.D.
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Dr. Michael Joseph Paxhia, M.D.
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1400 E Golf Rd, Suite 212, Des Plaines, IL 60016
Phone: 847-296-4020    Fax: 847-984-1894

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