Benedict A Alig, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Kingsport, TN

Benedict A Alig, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Kingsport, Tennessee. He graduated from medical school in 1984 and has 40 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. He is a member of the group practice Eye Care Associates Of Co Llc and his current practice location is 4260 Fort Henry Dr Ste 16, Kingsport, Tennessee. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (423) 246-6317.

Benedict A Alig is licensed to practice in Tennessee (license number OD0000000975) 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 1952452682.

Contact Information

Benedict A Alig, OD
4260 Fort Henry Dr Ste 16,
Kingsport, TN 37663-2248
(423) 246-6317
(423) 239-9602

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameBenedict A Alig
GenderMale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience40 Years
Location4260 Fort Henry Dr Ste 16, Kingsport, Tennessee
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:
  • Benedict A Alig graduated from medical school in 1984
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1952452682
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 01/16/2007
  • Last Update Date: 10/17/2023
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 7719979582
  • Enrollment ID: I20040401000196

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Benedict A Alig such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1952452682NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist 975 (Tennessee)Secondary
152W00000XOptometrist OD0000000975 (Tennessee)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. Benedict A Alig allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NameEye Care Associates Of Co Llc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1124674049
PECOS PAC ID: 9537597828
Enrollment ID: O20231020002104

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. Benedict A Alig 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
Benedict A Alig, OD
Po Box 880,
Fort Washington, PA 19034-0880

Ph: (423) 246-6317
Benedict A Alig, OD
4260 Fort Henry Dr Ste 16,
Kingsport, TN 37663-2248

Ph: (423) 246-6317

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