Dr Benjamin Clark Seljestad, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Carson City, NV

Dr Benjamin Clark Seljestad, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Carson City, Nevada. He went to Southern College Of Optometry and graduated in 2002 and has 22 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. His current practice location is 700 Old Clear Creek Rd, Carson City, Nevada. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (775) 884-2020.

Dr Benjamin Clark Seljestad is licensed to practice in Nevada (license number 490) 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 1124297148.

Contact Information

Dr Benjamin Clark Seljestad, OD
700 Old Clear Creek Rd,
Carson City, NV 89705-6853
(775) 884-2020
Not Available



Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Benjamin Clark Seljestad
GenderMale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience22 Years
Location700 Old Clear Creek Rd, Carson City, Nevada
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 Benjamin Clark Seljestad attended and graduated from Southern College Of Optometry in 2002
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1124297148
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 02/23/2008
  • Last Update Date: 02/23/2008
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 1153210737
  • Enrollment ID: I20040325001121

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Benjamin Clark Seljestad such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1124297148NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist 490 (Nevada)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 Benjamin Clark Seljestad allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NameAdvanced Sierra Eyecare Inc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1821216474
PECOS PAC ID: 7012982242
Enrollment ID: O20040831000705

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Benjamin Clark Seljestad, OD
700 Old Clear Creek Rd,
Carson City, NV 89705-6853

Ph: (775) 884-2020
Dr Benjamin Clark Seljestad, OD
700 Old Clear Creek Rd,
Carson City, NV 89705-6853

Ph: (775) 884-2020

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