Dr Edward Garrison Benton Jr, MD - Medicare Orthopedic Surgery in Waco, TX

Dr Edward Garrison Benton Jr, MD is a medicare enrolled "Orthopaedic Surgery" physician in Waco, Texas. He went to Texas Tech University Health Science Center School Of Medicine and graduated in 2007 and has 17 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Orthopedic Surgery. He is a member of the group practice Hillcrest Physician Services and his current practice location is 140 Hillcrest Medical Blvd Ste 2, Waco, Texas. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (254) 741-1400.

Dr Edward Garrison Benton Jr is licensed to practice in Texas (license number P7392) 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 1669610283.

Contact Information

Dr Edward Garrison Benton Jr, MD
140 Hillcrest Medical Blvd Ste 2,
Waco, TX 76712-8897
(254) 741-1400
(254) 741-1428



Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Edward Garrison Benton Jr
GenderMale
SpecialityOrthopedic Surgery
Experience17 Years
Location140 Hillcrest Medical Blvd Ste 2, Waco, Texas
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 Edward Garrison Benton Jr attended and graduated from Texas Tech University Health Science Center School Of Medicine in 2007
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1669610283
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 02/04/2009
  • Last Update Date: 08/19/2020
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 9335397637
  • Enrollment ID: I20131023002040

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Edward Garrison Benton Jr such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1669610283NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207XS0114XOrthopaedic Surgery - Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedic Surgery P7392 (Texas)Secondary
207X00000XOrthopaedic Surgery P7392 (Texas)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Reliable Home Health ServicesWaco, TXHome health agency
Texas Home Health Group Of Waco LlcWaco, TXHome health agency
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center HillcrestWaco, TXHospital
Baylor Scott & White Pavilion - TempleTemple, TXHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Hillcrest Physician Services115330445690

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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 Edward Garrison Benton Jr allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameHillcrest Physician Services
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1649294323
PECOS PAC ID: 1153304456
Enrollment ID: O20040609000104

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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 Edward Garrison Benton 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 Edward Garrison Benton Jr, MD
Po Box 848491,
Dallas, TX 75284-8491

Ph: (800) 994-0371
Dr Edward Garrison Benton Jr, MD
140 Hillcrest Medical Blvd Ste 2,
Waco, TX 76712-8897

Ph: (254) 741-1400

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Orthopaedic Surgery Doctors in Waco, TX

Brent J Bauer, MD
Orthopedic Surgery
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 7125 Sanger Rd Ste 516, Waco, TX 76712
Phone: 254-752-9638    Fax: 254-752-2201
Dr. Gregory Scott Van Blarcum, M.D.
Orthopedic Surgery
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 100 Hillcrest Medical Blvd, Waco, TX 76712
Phone: 254-202-2000    
Dr. Bradley Dale Gilliam, M.D.
Orthopedic Surgery
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 140 Hillcrest Medical Blvd Ste 200, Waco, TX 76712
Phone: 254-741-1400    Fax: 254-741-1428
Jeffrey S Blasick, D.O.
Orthopedic Surgery
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 5100 Franklin Ave Ste C, Waco, TX 76710
Phone: 254-754-0375    Fax: 254-754-2667
Jerry Alan Benham, M.D.
Orthopedic Surgery
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 6600 Fish Pond Rd, Suite 201, Waco, TX 76710
Phone: 254-752-9638    Fax: 254-752-2201
Dr. James A Bowden, M.D.
Orthopedic Surgery
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 7125 New Sanger Rd, Suite B, Waco, TX 76712
Phone: 254-754-0375    Fax: 254-754-2667
Ryan Wesley Fairchild, M.D.
Orthopedic Surgery
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 140 Hillcrest Medical Blvd Ste 2, Waco, TX 76712
Phone: 254-741-1400    

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