Dr Benjamin W Light, MD, FACS - Medicare Otolaryngology in Decatur, AL

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Dr Benjamin W Light, MD, FACS is a medicare enrolled "Otolaryngology - Otolaryngology/facial Plastic Surgery" physician in Decatur, Alabama. He went to University Of Illinois College Of Med (chi/peor/rock/chm-urb) and graduated in 1994 and has 31 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Otolaryngology. He is a member of the group practice Decatur Ent Associates Pc and his current practice location is 1218 13th Ave Se, Decatur, Alabama. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (256) 355-6200.

Dr Benjamin W Light is licensed to practice in Alabama (license number 00024976) 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 1760463632.

Contact Information

Dr Benjamin W Light, MD, FACS
1218 13th Ave Se,
Decatur, AL 35601-4307
(256) 355-6200
(256) 355-6241

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Benjamin W Light
GenderMale
SpecialityOtolaryngology
Experience31 Years
Location1218 13th Ave Se, Decatur, Alabama
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 W Light attended and graduated from University Of Illinois College Of Med (chi/peor/rock/chm-urb) in 1994
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1760463632
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 11/08/2005
  • Last Update Date: 01/28/2013
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 2961482260
  • Enrollment ID: I20101012001160

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Benjamin W Light such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1760463632NPI-NPPES
051512384MedicaidAL
515-12384OtherALBCBS
CM6320OtherALRAILROAD MEDICARE
P00017388OtherALRAILROAD MEDICARE
051512384OtherALPROVIDER NUMBER

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207YX0905XOtolaryngology - Otolaryngology/facial Plastic Surgery 00024976 (Alabama)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Decatur Morgan Hospital - Decatur CampusDecatur, ALHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Decatur Ent Associates Pc21634786295

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 W Light allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameDecatur Ent Associates Pc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1164487708
PECOS PAC ID: 2163478629
Enrollment ID: O20050328000748

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 W Light 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 W Light, MD, FACS
1218 13th Ave Se,
Decatur, AL 35601-4307

Ph: (256) 355-6200		Dr Benjamin W Light, MD, FACS
1218 13th Ave Se,
Decatur, AL 35601-4307

Ph: (256) 355-6200

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