Dr Edward Keith Bentson, MD - Medicare Internal Medicine in Hendersonville, NC

Dr Edward Keith Bentson, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine" physician in Hendersonville, North Carolina. He graduated from medical school in 1981 and has 43 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Internal Medicine. His current practice location is 1895 Pisgah Dr, Hendersonville, North Carolina. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (828) 696-8166.

Dr Edward Keith Bentson is licensed to practice in North Carolina (license number 32630) 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 1083718639.

Contact Information

Dr Edward Keith Bentson, MD
1895 Pisgah Dr,
Hendersonville, NC 28791-3760
(828) 696-8166
(828) 696-8165

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Edward Keith Bentson
GenderMale
SpecialityInternal Medicine
Experience43 Years
Location1895 Pisgah Dr, Hendersonville, North Carolina
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 Edward Keith Bentson graduated from medical school in 1981
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1083718639
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 09/12/2006
  • Last Update Date: 06/21/2010
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 1557554524
  • Enrollment ID: I20101022000216

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Edward Keith Bentson such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1083718639NPI-NPPES
8914993MedicaidNC

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207R00000XInternal Medicine 32630 (North Carolina)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Margaret R Pardee Memorial HospitalHendersonville, NCHospital

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 Edward Keith Bentson 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 Edward Keith Bentson, MD
1895 Pisgah Dr,
Hendersonville, NC 28791-3760

Ph: (828) 696-8166
Dr Edward Keith Bentson, MD
1895 Pisgah Dr,
Hendersonville, NC 28791-3760

Ph: (828) 696-8166

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