Tara Anne Benko, CRNP - Medicare Nurse Practitioner in Altoona, PA

Tara Anne Benko, CRNP is a medicare enrolled "Nurse Practitioner" in Altoona, Pennsylvania. She graduated from nursing school in 2001 and has 23 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Nurse Practitioner. She is a member of the group practice Upmc Altoona Regional Health Services, Inc. and her current practice location is 1414 9th Ave, Altoona, Pennsylvania. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (814) 949-7602.

Tara Anne Benko is licensed to practice in Pennsylvania (license number SP022054) 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 1538785688.

Contact Information

Tara Anne Benko, CRNP
1414 9th Ave,
Altoona, PA 16602-2415
(814) 949-7602
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Provider's Profile

Full NameTara Anne Benko
GenderFemale
SpecialityNurse Practitioner
Experience23 Years
Location1414 9th Ave, Altoona, Pennsylvania
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:
  • Tara Anne Benko graduated from nursing school in 2001
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1538785688
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/24/2020
  • Last Update Date: 06/24/2020
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 8224452388
  • Enrollment ID: I20200715000200

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Tara Anne Benko such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1538785688NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
363L00000XNurse Practitioner SP022054 (Pennsylvania)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Upmc AltoonaAltoona, PAHospital
Upmc Bedford MemorialEverett, PAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Upmc Altoona Regional Health Services, Inc.5395659312214

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. Tara Anne Benko allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Entity NameUpmc Altoona Regional Health Services, Inc.
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1396724217
PECOS PAC ID: 5395659312
Enrollment ID: O20040312000257

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. Tara Anne Benko 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
Tara Anne Benko, CRNP
1391 Wilmore Rd,
Ebensburg, PA 15931-3807

Ph: (814) 232-0033
Tara Anne Benko, CRNP
1414 9th Ave,
Altoona, PA 16602-2415

Ph: (814) 949-7602

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Medicare Assignment: Assignment means that your doctor, provider, or supplier agrees (or is required by law) to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services. Most doctors, providers, and suppliers accept assignment, but you should always check to make sure. Participating providers have signed an agreement to accept assignment for all Medicare-covered services.

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