Dr Benson Yu Huang, MD - Medicare Pulmonary Disease in Laredo, TX

Dr Benson Yu Huang, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Pulmonary Disease" physician in Laredo, Texas. He graduated from medical school in 1983 and has 41 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Pulmonary Disease. He is a member of the group practice Benson Yu Huang, M.d, Pa and his current practice location is 1710 E Saunders St, Ste B 290, Laredo, Texas. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (956) 794-8880.

Dr Benson Yu Huang is licensed to practice in Texas (license number J7006) 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 1013956176.

Contact Information

Dr Benson Yu Huang, MD
1710 E Saunders St, Ste B 290,
Laredo, TX 78041-5443
(956) 794-8880
(956) 794-8882

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Benson Yu Huang
GenderMale
SpecialityPulmonary Disease
Experience41 Years
Location1710 E Saunders St, Laredo, Texas
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 Benson Yu Huang graduated from medical school in 1983
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1013956176
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/05/2006
  • Last Update Date: 05/08/2014
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 1557315538
  • Enrollment ID: I20090831000442

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Benson Yu Huang such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1013956176NPI-NPPES
151708802MedicaidTX
123996409MedicaidTX

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207RP1001XInternal Medicine - Pulmonary Disease J7006 (Texas)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Laredo Medical CenterLaredo, TXHospital
Doctors Hospital Of LaredoLaredo, TXHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Benson Yu Huang, M.d, Pa50928608412

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 Benson Yu Huang allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameBenson Yu Huang, M.d, Pa
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1932398732
PECOS PAC ID: 5092860841
Enrollment ID: O20090901000239

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 Benson Yu Huang 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 Benson Yu Huang, MD
Po Box 2889,
Laredo, TX 78044-2889

Ph: (956) 794-8880
Dr Benson Yu Huang, MD
1710 E Saunders St, Ste B 290,
Laredo, TX 78041-5443

Ph: (956) 794-8880

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