Dr Benjamin Longwell, DO - Medicare Anesthesiology in Walnut Creek, CA

Dr Benjamin Longwell, DO is a medicare enrolled "Anesthesiology" physician in Walnut Creek, California. He went to Philadelphia College Of Osteopathic Medicine and graduated in 2016 and has 8 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Anesthesiology. He is a member of the group practice Cep America - Anesthesia Pc and his current practice location is 1601 Ygnacio Valley Rd, Walnut Creek, California. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (925) 543-0140.

Dr Benjamin Longwell is licensed to practice in California (license number 20A18376) 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 1548623671.

Contact Information

Dr Benjamin Longwell, DO
1601 Ygnacio Valley Rd,
Walnut Creek, CA 94598-3122
(925) 543-0140
(877) 303-1460

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Benjamin Longwell
GenderMale
SpecialityAnesthesiology
Experience8 Years
Location1601 Ygnacio Valley Rd, Walnut Creek, California
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 Longwell attended and graduated from Philadelphia College Of Osteopathic Medicine in 2016
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1548623671
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 04/05/2016
  • Last Update Date: 10/07/2020
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 4981015740
  • Enrollment ID: I20201130001398

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Benjamin Longwell such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1548623671NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207L00000XAnesthesiology 20A18376 (California)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
John Muir Medical Center - Walnut Creek CampusWalnut creek, CAHospital
John Muir Medical Center - Concord CampusConcord, CAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Cep America - Anesthesia Pc3678897915324

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 Longwell allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameCep America - Anesthesia Pc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1790401438
PECOS PAC ID: 3678897915
Enrollment ID: O20150115001110

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 Longwell 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 Longwell, DO
Medical Anesthesia Consultants, 2175 N. California Blvd., Suite 425,
Walnut Creek, CA 94596

Ph: (925) 543-0140
Dr Benjamin Longwell, DO
1601 Ygnacio Valley Rd,
Walnut Creek, CA 94598-3122

Ph: (925) 543-0140

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Anesthesiology Doctors in Walnut Creek, CA

Kevin George Kaiser, MD
Anesthesiology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1601 Ygnacio Valley Rd, Walnut Creek, CA 94598
Phone: 925-939-3000    Fax: 925-947-5286
David Curtis Fitzgerald, MD
Anesthesiology
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 1601 Ygnacio Valley Rd, Walnut Creek, CA 94598
Phone: 925-939-3000    Fax: 925-947-5286
Kurt Dieter Dittmar, MD
Anesthesiology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1607 Ygnacio Valley Rd, Walnut Creek, CA 94598
Phone: 925-939-3000    Fax: 925-947-5286
Christine E. Sands, MD
Anesthesiology
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 1425 S Main St, Walnut Creek, CA 94596
Phone: 925-295-4000    
David Aaron Shapiro, MD
Anesthesiology
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 1601 Ygnacio Valley Rd, Walnut Creek, CA 94598
Phone: 925-939-3000    Fax: 925-947-5286
Nitin Kumar,
Anesthesiology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1601 Ygnacio Valley Rd, Walnut Creek, CA 94598
Phone: 925-939-3000    
Mark D. Piehler, MD
Anesthesiology
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 1425 S Main St, Walnut Creek, CA 94596
Phone: 925-295-4000    

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