Dr David R Benson, MD in Lakewood, WA - Ophthalmology

Dr David R Benson, MD is a Ophthalmology physician based in Lakewood, Washington. Dr David R Benson is licensed to practice in Washington (license number 27848) and his current practice location is 5920 100th St Sw Ste 8, Lakewood, Washington. He can be reached at his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (253) 584-1777.

NPI number for Dr David R Benson is 1427054469 and his current mailing address is 5920 100th Street Sw Suite 8, Lakewood, Washington. He does not participate in medicare program and thus does not accept medicare assignments. His NPI Number is 1427054469.

Contact Information

	Dr David R Benson, MD
	5920 100th St Sw Ste 8, Lakewood, WA 98499-2751
	(253) 584-1777
	(253) 584-0645

Physician's Profile

Full Name	Dr David R Benson
Gender	Male
Speciality	Ophthalmology
Location	5920 100th St Sw Ste 8, Lakewood, Washington
Accepts Medicare Assignments	Does not participate in Medicare Program. He may not accept medicare assignment.

NPI Data:

NPI Number: 1427054469
Provider Enumeration Date: 06/23/2005
Last Update Date: 01/13/2015

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr David R Benson such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.

Identifier	Type	State	Issuer
1427054469	NPI	-	NPPES
1112499	Medicaid	WA
BE0097	Other	WA	BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD
40206	Other	WA	WORK COMP

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

Taxonomy	Type	License (State)	Status
207W00000X	Ophthalmology	27848 (Washington)	Primary

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 David R Benson is NOT enrolled with medicare and thus cannot prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing Address	Practice Location Address
Dr David R Benson, MD 5920 100th Street Sw Suite 8, Lakewood, WA 98499 Ph: (253) 584-1777	Dr David R Benson, MD 5920 100th St Sw Ste 8, Lakewood, WA 98499-2751 Ph: (253) 584-1777

News Archive

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Dr David R Benson, MD - Ophthalmology in Lakewood, WA