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BENJAMIN EAKES NP
NPI 1467887075
Nurse Practitioner in Panama City, FL

Active since September 13, 2013PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
2235 E 15TH ST, PANAMA CITY, FL 32405(850) 747-5272(850) 747-5274 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 1, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Jun 1, 2026, Mar 17, 2026 (2 updates tracked since 2026).

About Benjamin Eakes Np NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

BENJAMIN EAKES NP (NPI 1467887075) is an individual nurse practitioner in Panama City, Florida, licensed in Tennessee (APRN11016770) and active in the NPI registry since September 2013. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Ascension Sacred Heart Bay, and is a graduate of Other (2013).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1467887075
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy363L00000X
Provider Legal NameBENJAMIN EAKESCredential: NP
Location Address2235 E 15TH STPanama City, FL 32405-6023
Mailing Address403 E 11th StPanama City, FL 32401-3409 · (602) 778-3600 · Fax (602) 778-3602
Phone(850) 747-5272
Fax(850) 747-5274
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2013
Enumeration DateSeptember 13, 2013
Last NPPES UpdateJune 1, 20262 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJune 1, 2026
✔ NPI 1467887075 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyNurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363L00000X
License✔ Licensed in TN · APRN11016770
Definition
(1) A registered nurse provider with a graduate degree in nursing prepared for advanced practice involving independent and interdependent decision making and direct accountability for clinical judgment across the health care continuum or in a certified specialty. (2) A registered nurse who has completed additional training beyond basic nursing education and who provides primary health care services in accordance with state nurse practice laws or statutes. Tasks performed by nurse practitioners vary with practice requirements mandated by geographic, political, economic, and social factors. Nurse practitioner specialists include, but are not limited to, family nurse practitioners, gerontological nurse practitioners, pediatric nurse practitioners, obstetric-gynecologic nurse practitioners, and school nurse practitioners.
2235 E 15TH ST, Panama City, FL 32405
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Other Identifiers 1

Other17844TN · License

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan, Ambetter Health, Ambetter of Alabama.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Benjamin Eakes Np is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID5294969895
PECOS Enrollment IDI20240315001992
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Medicare Billing Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Benjamin Eakes reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Pancare Of Florida, Inc
Same address
Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC)
2235 E 15TH ST
Panama City, FL 32405
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Florida enrollment
  • 51 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1366456287 (850) 747-5272

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

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11 services11 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Ascension Sacred Heart Bay

Acute Care Hospitals · Panama City, FL
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number100026
Location615 N Bonita AvePanama City, FL 32401 · Bay County
Emergency services

Hca Florida Gulf Coast Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Panama City, FL
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number100242
Location449 W 23rd StPanama City, FL 32405 · Bay County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 32405 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$87.62 typical visit price
range $56.00 – $171.84
Typical copayment $21.90 (range $14.00 – $42.96)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$99.16 typical visit price
range $17.57 – $139.16
Typical copayment $24.79 (range $4.39 – $34.79)
Most-billed visit code 99214
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 10

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

HEATHER RAY RAMEY LCSW
Social Worker (Clinical)
2235 E 15TH ST
PANAMA CITY, FL 32405
Bay County (850) 747-5272
SHAWN M SLATTERY
Optometrist
2235 E 15TH ST
PANAMA CITY, FL 32405
Bay County (850) 747-5272
PANCARE OF FLORIDA, INC
Pharmacy (Community/Retail Pharmacy)
2235 E 15TH ST
PANAMA CITY, FL 32405
Bay County (850) 818-0455
PANCARE OF FLORIDA, INC
Clinic/Center (Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC))
2235 E 15TH ST
PANAMA CITY, FL 32405
Bay County (850) 747-5272
PANCARE OF FLORIDA, INC
Clinic/Center (Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC))
2235 E 15TH ST
PANAMA CITY, FL 32405
Bay County (850) 747-5272
SIMEON H. VILCHEZ M.D.
General Practice
2235 E 15TH ST
PANAMA CITY, FL 32405
Bay County (850) 747-5272
PANCARE OF FLORIDA, INC
Clinic/Center (Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC))
2235 E 15TH ST
PANAMA CITY, FL 32405
Bay County (850) 818-0050
MISS ELEETKA C MORRELL PMHNP
Nurse Practitioner (Psychiatric/Mental Health)
2235 E 15TH ST
PANAMA CITY, FL 32405
Bay County (850) 747-5272

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Benjamin Eakes's NPI number?

The NPI number for Benjamin Eakes is 1467887075. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on September 13, 2013.

Where is Benjamin Eakes located?

Benjamin Eakes practices at 2235 E 15th St, Panama City, FL 32405. The listed phone number is (850) 747-5272.

What is Benjamin Eakes's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nurse Practitioner with taxonomy code 363L00000X.

Is Benjamin Eakes enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Benjamin Eakes is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

Which organization bills Medicare for Benjamin Eakes's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Benjamin Eakes reassigns Medicare benefits to Pancare Of Florida, Inc (Panama City, FL). The reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Benjamin Eakes's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Benjamin Eakes accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan and Ambetter of Alabama list Benjamin Eakes as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

Is Benjamin Eakes affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Benjamin Eakes is affiliated with Ascension Sacred Heart Bay and Hca Florida Gulf Coast Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Benjamin Eakes was last updated on June 1, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 months ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.