Melanie Ann Bennett-sims, MD - Medicare Ophthalmology in Baltimore, MD

Melanie Ann Bennett-sims, MD is a medicare enrolled "Ophthalmology" physician in Baltimore, Maryland. She went to Morehouse School Of Medicine and graduated in 2003 and has 21 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Ophthalmology. She is a member of the group practice Richard Carlin Md Pc and her current practice location is 600 N Wolfe St, Baltimore, Maryland. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (410) 955-5490.

Melanie Ann Bennett-sims is licensed to practice in Maryland (license number D0065831) 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 1982896106.

Contact Information

Melanie Ann Bennett-sims, MD
600 N Wolfe St,
Baltimore, MD 21287-0005
(410) 955-5490
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Physician's Profile

Full NameMelanie Ann Bennett-sims
GenderFemale
SpecialityOphthalmology
Experience21 Years
Location600 N Wolfe St, Baltimore, Maryland
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:
  • Melanie Ann Bennett-sims attended and graduated from Morehouse School Of Medicine in 2003
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1982896106
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 08/11/2007
  • Last Update Date: 08/11/2007
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 4789778515
  • Enrollment ID: I20080929000257

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Melanie Ann Bennett-sims such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1982896106NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207W00000XOphthalmology D0065831 (Maryland)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Richard Carlin Md Pc41836936419

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. Melanie Ann Bennett-sims allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Entity NameRichard Carlin Md Pc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1538364815
PECOS PAC ID: 4183693641
Enrollment ID: O20040930000822

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. Melanie Ann Bennett-sims 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
Melanie Ann Bennett-sims, MD
600 N Wolfe St,
Baltimore, MD 21287-0005

Ph: (410) 955-5490
Melanie Ann Bennett-sims, MD
600 N Wolfe St,
Baltimore, MD 21287-0005

Ph: (410) 955-5490

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