Dr James B Benigno Jr, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Pass Christian, MS

Dr James B Benigno Jr, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Pass Christian, Mississippi. He went to University Of Houston - College Of Optometry and graduated in 1996 and has 28 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. His current practice location is 205 E Second St, Pass Christian, Mississippi. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (228) 452-0830.

Dr James B Benigno Jr is licensed to practice in Mississippi (license number 614) 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 1881812709.

Contact Information

Dr James B Benigno Jr, OD
205 E Second St,
Pass Christian, MS 39571-4422
(228) 452-0830
(228) 452-0870

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr James B Benigno Jr
GenderMale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience28 Years
Location205 E Second St, Pass Christian, Mississippi
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 James B Benigno Jr attended and graduated from University Of Houston - College Of Optometry in 1996
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1881812709
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 04/23/2007
  • Last Update Date: 11/09/2011
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 6002997699
  • Enrollment ID: I20111123000677

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr James B Benigno Jr such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1881812709NPI-NPPES
00880092MedicaidMS

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist 614 (Mississippi)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 James B Benigno Jr allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NameCoast Eyecare, Pllc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1255512455
PECOS PAC ID: 8022199611
Enrollment ID: O20080122000307

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 James B Benigno Jr 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 James B Benigno Jr, OD
Po Box 687,
Pass Christian, MS 39571-0687

Ph: (228) 452-0830
Dr James B Benigno Jr, OD
205 E Second St,
Pass Christian, MS 39571-4422

Ph: (228) 452-0830

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Optometrist in Pass Christian, MS

Coast Eyecare, Pllc
Optometrist
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 205 E Second St, Pass Christian, MS 39571
Phone: 228-452-0830    Fax: 228-452-0870

Medicare Program: Medicare is a federal government program which provides health insurance to people who are 65 or older. This program also covers certain younger people with disabilities (who receive Social Security Disability Insurance - SSDI), and people with End-Stage Renal Disease (permanent kidney failure requiring dialysis or a transplant, sometimes called ESRD.

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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