Dr Benjamin Woerner Carelock, DPM - Medicare Podiatrist in Fruita, CO

Dr Benjamin Woerner Carelock, DPM is a medicare enrolled "Podiatrist - Foot & Ankle Surgery" provider in Fruita, Colorado. He graduated from medical school in 2009 and has 15 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Podiatry. He is a member of the group practice Southwest Health System Inc and his current practice location is 281 N Plum St, Fruita, Colorado. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (970) 858-2530.

Dr Benjamin Woerner Carelock is licensed to practice in Colorado (license number POD.0000730) 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 1992949481.

Contact Information

Dr Benjamin Woerner Carelock, DPM
281 N Plum St,
Fruita, CO 81521-2100
(970) 858-2530
(970) 858-1196



Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Benjamin Woerner Carelock
GenderMale
SpecialityPodiatry
Experience15 Years
Location281 N Plum St, Fruita, Colorado
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 Woerner Carelock graduated from medical school in 2009
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1992949481
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 04/28/2009
  • Last Update Date: 04/03/2024
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 0840434270
  • Enrollment ID: I20130924000959

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Benjamin Woerner Carelock such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1992949481NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
213ES0103XPodiatrist - Foot & Ankle Surgery POD.0000730 (Colorado)Primary
213ES0103XPodiatrist - Foot & Ankle Surgery 8606148-0501 (Utah)Secondary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Southwest Memorial HospitalCortez, COHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Southwest Health System Inc589069932644

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Medicare Reassignments

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Provider NameSouthwest Health System Inc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1649241571
PECOS PAC ID: 5890699326
Enrollment ID: O20031125000607

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Provider TypePart B Supplier - Public Health/welfare Agency
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1609190206
PECOS PAC ID: 4284526021
Enrollment ID: O20040326000937

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Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Benjamin Woerner Carelock, DPM
Po Box 130,
Fruita, CO 81521-0130

Ph: (970) 858-2186
Dr Benjamin Woerner Carelock, DPM
281 N Plum St,
Fruita, CO 81521-2100

Ph: (970) 858-2530

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Podiatrist in Fruita, CO

Family Health West Foot & Ankle
Podiatrist
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 281 N Plum St, Fruita, CO 81521
Phone: 970-858-2530    Fax: 970-858-1196
Troy Alexander Griffiths, DPM
Podiatrist
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 401 Kokopelli Blvd Ste 1, Fruita, CO 81521
Phone: 970-858-2530    Fax: 970-858-1196
Douglas Goforth, DPM
Podiatrist
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 401 Kokopelli Blvd Ste 1, Fruita, CO 81521
Phone: 970-858-2530    Fax: 970-858-1196

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