Michael A Benedict, MD - Medicare Internal Medicine in Richland, WA

Michael A Benedict, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine" physician in Richland, Washington. He went to University Of Cincinnati College Of Medicine and graduated in 1994 and has 30 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Internal Medicine. He is a member of the group practice Three Rivers Family Medicine Psc and his current practice location is 945 Goethals Dr Ste 300, Richland, Washington. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (509) 943-3196.

Michael A Benedict is licensed to practice in Washington (license number MD00036767) 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 1639134943.

Contact Information

Michael A Benedict, MD
945 Goethals Dr Ste 300,
Richland, WA 99352-3552
(509) 943-3196
(509) 946-0455

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Physician's Profile

Full NameMichael A Benedict
GenderMale
SpecialityInternal Medicine
Experience30 Years
Location945 Goethals Dr Ste 300, Richland, Washington
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:
  • Michael A Benedict attended and graduated from University Of Cincinnati College Of Medicine in 1994
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1639134943
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 04/19/2006
  • Last Update Date: 05/07/2024
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 5193708212
  • Enrollment ID: I20091111000472

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Michael A Benedict such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1639134943NPI-NPPES
8233181MedicaidWA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
208000000XPediatrics MD00036767 (Washington)Secondary
207R00000XInternal Medicine MD00036767 (Washington)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Columbia River Home HealthKennewick, WAHome health agency
Kadlec Regional Medical CenterRichland, WAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Three Rivers Family Medicine Psc771994862911

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. Michael A Benedict allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameThree Rivers Family Medicine Psc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1740471507
PECOS PAC ID: 7719948629
Enrollment ID: O20041025000253

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. Michael A Benedict 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
Michael A Benedict, MD
550 Gage Blvd Ste 101,
Richland, WA 99352-9532

Ph: (509) 473-0637
Michael A Benedict, MD
945 Goethals Dr Ste 300,
Richland, WA 99352-3552

Ph: (509) 943-3196

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