Dr Kira Benson, DO - Medicare Emergency Medicine in Troy, NY

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Dr Kira Benson, DO is a medicare enrolled "Emergency Medicine" physician in Troy, New York. She went to Lake Erie College Of Osteopathic Medicine, Erie and graduated in 2017 and has 7 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Emergency Medicine. She is a member of the group practice Island Emergency Medical Services Pc and her current practice location is 2215 Burdett Ave, Department Of Emergency Medicine, Troy, New York. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (518) 271-3300.

Dr Kira Benson is licensed to practice in New York (license number 300700) and she also participates in the medicare program. She accepts medicare assignments (which means she accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and her NPI Number is 1457883795.

Contact Information

Dr Kira Benson, DO
2215 Burdett Ave, Department Of Emergency Medicine,
Troy, NY 12180
(518) 271-3300
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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Kira Benson
GenderFemale
SpecialityEmergency Medicine
Experience7 Years
Location2215 Burdett Ave, Troy, New York
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. She accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Kira Benson attended and graduated from Lake Erie College Of Osteopathic Medicine, Erie in 2017
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1457883795
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 03/28/2017
  • Last Update Date: 06/07/2023
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 0244576809
  • Enrollment ID: I20200129001983

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Kira Benson such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1457883795NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207P00000XEmergency Medicine 300700 (New York)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Samaritan HospitalTroy, NYHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Island Emergency Medical Services Pc4981503513150

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 Kira Benson allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Entity NameIsland Emergency Medical Services Pc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1639160385
PECOS PAC ID: 4981503513
Enrollment ID: O20040102000662
Entity NameEllis Hospital
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Hospital Department(s)
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1558547034
PECOS PAC ID: 5890607410
Enrollment ID: O20080417000017

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 Kira Benson 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 Kira Benson, DO
369 Daniels Rd,
Shaftsbury, VT 05262-9511

Ph: (978) 895-2485		Dr Kira Benson, DO
2215 Burdett Ave, Department Of Emergency Medicine,
Troy, NY 12180

Ph: (518) 271-3300

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