Dr Thomas John Bender, MD, PHD - Medicare General Practice in Bay City, MI

Dr Thomas John Bender, MD, PHD is a medicare enrolled "Preventive Medicine - Occupational Medicine" physician in Bay City, Michigan. He went to University Of Alabama School Of Medicine and graduated in 2006 and has 18 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as General Practice. His current practice location is 1200 Washington Ave, Bay City, Michigan. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (989) 895-2062.

Dr Thomas John Bender is licensed to practice in Michigan (license number 4301104078) 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 1700032554.

Contact Information

Dr Thomas John Bender, MD, PHD
1200 Washington Ave,
Bay City, MI 48708-5756
(989) 895-2062
(989) 214-7306

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Thomas John Bender
GenderMale
SpecialityGeneral Practice
Experience18 Years
Location1200 Washington Ave, Bay City, Michigan
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 Thomas John Bender attended and graduated from University Of Alabama School Of Medicine in 2006
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1700032554
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 08/12/2008
  • Last Update Date: 03/13/2020
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 4284066648
  • Enrollment ID: I20191123000114

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Thomas John Bender such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1700032554NPI-NPPES
1209568OtherMEDICAL REVIEW OFFICER CERTIFICATION COUNCIL (MROCC)

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
2083X0100XPreventive Medicine - Occupational Medicine 0101246099 (Virginia)Secondary
2083X0100XPreventive Medicine - Occupational Medicine 2011-00668 (North Carolina)Secondary
2083X0100XPreventive Medicine - Occupational Medicine 4301104078 (Michigan)Primary

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 Thomas John Bender allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameCounty Of Bay
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1568408128
PECOS PAC ID: 9739125899
Enrollment ID: O20171031002357

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 Thomas John Bender 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 Thomas John Bender, MD, PHD
4600 Oakridge Dr,
Midland, MI 48640-1914

Ph: (989) 600-9785
Dr Thomas John Bender, MD, PHD
1200 Washington Ave,
Bay City, MI 48708-5756

Ph: (989) 895-2062

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Preventive Medicine Doctors in Bay City, MI


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