Dr Mark Benson, DO - Medicare in Palm Desert, CA

Dr Mark Benson, DO is a medicare enrolled "Family Medicine" physician in Palm Desert, California. His current practice location is 78120 Wildcat Dr, Palm Desert, California. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (760) 340-2682.

Dr Mark Benson is licensed to practice in California (license number 20A4564) 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 1760506745.

Contact Information

Dr Mark Benson, DO
78120 Wildcat Dr,
Palm Desert, CA 92211-1140
(760) 340-2682
(760) 773-9695

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Mark Benson
GenderMale
Speciality
Experience Years
Location78120 Wildcat Dr, Palm Desert, California
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 Mark Benson attended and graduated from in
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1760506745
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 03/16/2007
  • Last Update Date: 07/27/2020
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID:
  • Enrollment ID:

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Mark Benson such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1760506745NPI-NPPES
1174577613OtherCANPI
GR0069290MedicaidCA
00AX45640MedicaidCA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207Q00000XFamily Medicine 20A4564 (California)Primary

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 Mark 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 Mark Benson, DO
78120 Wildcat Dr,
Palm Desert, CA 92211-1140

Ph: (760) 340-2682
Dr Mark Benson, DO
78120 Wildcat Dr,
Palm Desert, CA 92211-1140

Ph: (760) 340-2682

Reviews and Comments


Family Medicine Doctors in Palm Desert, CA

Dr. Aurora L Benson, D.O.
Family Medicine
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 78120 Wildcat Dr, Palm Desert, CA 92211
Phone: 760-340-2682    Fax: 760-773-9695
Megan Lee Stone, DO
Family Medicine
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 73900 White Stone Ln, Palm Desert, CA 92260
Phone: 562-355-1510    Fax: 760-446-6415
Michael Lawrence Will, MD
Family Medicine
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 42575 Washington St, Palm Desert, CA 92211
Phone: 760-360-0333    Fax: 760-360-1053
Dr. Maureen L Prowse, MD, MBA
Family Medicine
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 183 Gran Via, Palm Desert, CA 92260
Phone: 760-340-5268    
John N Taylor, MD
Family Medicine
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 41990 Cook St, Suite 901, Palm Desert, CA 92211
Phone: 760-341-6262    Fax: 760-341-6226
Dr. Ashraf Zadshir, M.D.
Family Medicine
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 78120 Wildcat Dr, Palm Desert, CA 92211
Phone: 760-340-2682    Fax: 760-773-9695
Dr. Robert Don Whinery, M.D.
Family Medicine
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 776 Mission Creek Drive, Palm Desert, CA 92211
Phone: 760-360-3549    Fax: 760-360-3549

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