Dr James A Benkinney, MD - Medicare Emergency Medicine in Wilkes Barre, PA

Dr James A Benkinney, MD is a medicare enrolled "Emergency Medicine" physician in Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania. He went to Hahnemann University College Of Medicine and graduated in 1988 and has 36 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Emergency Medicine. He is a member of the group practice Geisinger Clinic and his current practice location is 1000 E Mountain Blvd, Dept Of Emergency Medicine, Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (570) 826-7762.

Dr James A Benkinney is licensed to practice in Pennsylvania (license number MD037607E) 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 1184698821.

Contact Information

Dr James A Benkinney, MD
1000 E Mountain Blvd, Dept Of Emergency Medicine,
Wilkes Barre, PA 18711-0027
(570) 826-7762
(570) 820-6128



Physician's Profile

Full NameDr James A Benkinney
GenderMale
SpecialityEmergency Medicine
Experience36 Years
Location1000 E Mountain Blvd, Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania
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 A Benkinney attended and graduated from Hahnemann University College Of Medicine in 1988
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1184698821
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 02/16/2006
  • Last Update Date: 07/08/2007
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 3476504069
  • Enrollment ID: I20050201000338

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr James A Benkinney such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1184698821NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207P00000XEmergency Medicine MD037607E (Pennsylvania)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical CenterWilkes barre, PAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Geisinger Clinic53956570012866

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Entity NameGeisinger Clinic
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1366493868
PECOS PAC ID: 5395657001
Enrollment ID: O20040130000518

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Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr James A Benkinney, MD
100 N Academy Ave,
Danville, PA 17822-3034

Ph: (570) 271-6144
Dr James A Benkinney, MD
1000 E Mountain Blvd, Dept Of Emergency Medicine,
Wilkes Barre, PA 18711-0027

Ph: (570) 826-7762

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Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 575 N River St, Wilkes Barre, PA 18764
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Gary Bonfante, DO
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1000 E Mountain Blvd, Wilkes Barre, PA 18711
Phone: 570-808-7762    Fax: 570-808-6128
Dr. Lino A. Quilo, M.D.
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Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 25 Church St, Wilkes Barre, PA 18765
Phone: 570-826-3100    
Todd C Daniello, MD
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1000 E Mountain Blvd, Wilkes Barre, PA 18711
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Dr. Patricia M. Ihnat-shroff, D.O.
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Practice Location: 575 North River Street, Wilkes Barre, PA 18765
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Dr. Jeffrey Brian Adler, MD
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Dan Alan Loughran, MD
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