Dr Benjamin Richard Gelber, MD - Medicare Neurosurgery in Lincoln, NE

Dr Benjamin Richard Gelber, MD is a medicare enrolled "Neurological Surgery" physician in Lincoln, Nebraska. He went to State University Of Ny Upstate Medical University and graduated in 1973 and has 51 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Neurosurgery. He is a member of the group practice Neurological And Spinal Surgery Llc and his current practice location is 2222 S 16th Street, Medical Tower B, #305, Lincoln, Nebraska. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (402) 488-3002.

Dr Benjamin Richard Gelber is licensed to practice in Nebraska (license number 14896) 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 1922086644.

Contact Information

Dr Benjamin Richard Gelber, MD
2222 S 16th Street, Medical Tower B, #305,
Lincoln, NE 68502
(402) 488-3002
(402) 483-8787

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Benjamin Richard Gelber
GenderMale
SpecialityNeurosurgery
Experience51 Years
Location2222 S 16th Street, Lincoln, Nebraska
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 Richard Gelber attended and graduated from State University Of Ny Upstate Medical University in 1973
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1922086644
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 01/03/2006
  • Last Update Date: 08/30/2023
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 6305868589
  • Enrollment ID: I20100415000597

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Benjamin Richard Gelber such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1922086644NPI-NPPES
47061995513MedicaidNE

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207T00000XNeurological Surgery 22153 (Minnesota)Secondary
207T00000XNeurological Surgery 120332-1 (New York)Secondary
207T00000XNeurological Surgery 14896 (Nebraska)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Bryan Medical CenterLincoln, NEHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Neurological And Spinal Surgery Llc852795785111

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 Richard Gelber allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameNeurological And Spinal Surgery Llc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1346206117
PECOS PAC ID: 8527957851
Enrollment ID: O20040313000341

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 Richard Gelber 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 Richard Gelber, MD
2222 S 16th Street, Medical Tower B, #305,
Lincoln, NE 68502

Ph: (402) 488-3002
Dr Benjamin Richard Gelber, MD
2222 S 16th Street, Medical Tower B, #305,
Lincoln, NE 68502

Ph: (402) 488-3002

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