Dr Kressida Cain Benson, MD - Medicare Pathology in Opelika, AL

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Dr Kressida Cain Benson, MD is a medicare enrolled "Pathology - Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology" physician in Opelika, Alabama. She went to University Of South Alabama College Of Medicine and graduated in 2002 and has 22 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Pathology. She is a member of the group practice The East Alabama Health Care Authority and her current practice location is 2000 Pepperell Pkwy, Opelika, Alabama. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (251) 776-1024.

Dr Kressida Cain Benson is licensed to practice in Alabama (license number 00026037) 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 1689756785.

Contact Information

Dr Kressida Cain Benson, MD
2000 Pepperell Pkwy,
Opelika, AL 36801-5452
(251) 776-1024
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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Kressida Cain Benson
GenderFemale
SpecialityPathology
Experience22 Years
Location2000 Pepperell Pkwy, Opelika, Alabama
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 Kressida Cain Benson attended and graduated from University Of South Alabama College Of Medicine in 2002
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1689756785
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 10/19/2006
  • Last Update Date: 09/18/2015
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 6305934316
  • Enrollment ID: I20151005000692

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Kressida Cain Benson such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1689756785NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207ZP0102XPathology - Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology 00026037 (Alabama)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
East Alabama Medical Center And SnfOpelika, ALHospital
Dale Medical CenterOzark, ALHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
The East Alabama Health Care Authority307240323781

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 Kressida Cain Benson allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Entity NameThe East Alabama Health Care Authority
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1073685483
PECOS PAC ID: 3072403237
Enrollment ID: O20040824001092

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 Kressida Cain 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 Kressida Cain Benson, MD
2000 Pepperell Pkwy,
Opelika, AL 36801-5452

Ph: (251) 776-1024		Dr Kressida Cain Benson, MD
2000 Pepperell Pkwy,
Opelika, AL 36801-5452

Ph: (251) 776-1024

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