BEN W BACK PA
NPI 1619942562
Physician Assistant - Medical in Hazard, KY

Active since February 22, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
210 BLACK GOLD BLVD STE 106, HAZARD, KY 41701(606) 436-0711(606) 436-0848 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 13, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

Record update history: May 13, 2021, Jan 30, 2019 (2 updates tracked since 2019).

About Ben W Back Pa NPPES

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

BEN W BACK PA (NPI 1619942562) is an individual medical provider in Hazard, Kentucky, licensed in Kentucky (PA364) and active in the NPI registry since February 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Hazard Arh Regional Medical Center, and is a graduate of Other (1993).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1619942562
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy363AM0700X
Provider Legal NameBEN W BACKCredential: PA
Location Address210 BLACK GOLD BLVD STE 106Hazard, KY 41701-2620
Mailing AddressPo Box 959Hazard, KY 41702-0959 · (606) 589-5514 · Fax (606) 435-1322
Fax(606) 436-0848
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1993
Enumeration DateFebruary 22, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateMay 13, 20212 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedMay 13, 2021
NPI 1619942562 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyPhysician Assistant · MedicalPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363AM0700X
License Licensed in KY · PA364
210 BLACK GOLD BLVD STE 106, Hazard, KY 41701

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid95000287KY

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Ben W Back Pa 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 ID2860590767
PECOS Enrollment IDI20070530000494
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.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 4

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.

Skin test for tuberculosis 86580
A skin test for tuberculosis, also known as a PPD test, is a simple procedure where a small amount of testing material is injected under the skin on your arm. After 48-72 hours, the test site is checked for a reaction which may indicate TB exposure.
33 services32 patients
Detection test by immunoassay technique for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 87426
An immunoassay test for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus is a diagnostic tool. It uses your body's immune response to detect the presence of the virus. It involves taking a sample, usually from your nose or throat, which is then analyzed in a lab for signs of the virus.
24 services22 patients
Detection test by immunoassay with direct visual observation for influenza virus 87804
This is a test that identifies the influenza virus in your body. It works by using an immunoassay, a method that detects the presence of the virus through an immune response. The results are directly observable, making it a quick and efficient way to diagnose flu.
21 services19 patients
Detection test by immunoassay with direct visual observation for streptococcus, group a (strep) 87880
A detection test by immunoassay for Group A Strep is a quick procedure to identify a bacterial infection in your throat. It involves taking a throat swab and applying it to a test strip, which changes color if Strep bacteria are present.
21 services20 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Hazard Arh Regional Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Hazard, KY
1/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number180029
Location100 Medical Center DriveHazard, KY 41701 · Perry County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 5

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Blood glucose test or reagent strips for home blood glucose monitor, per 50 strips A4253
DME-Other DME · category DE017N
5 suppliers37 claims71 services$6.24 avg. paid by Medicare
Lancets, per box of 100 A4259
DME-Medical/Surgical Supplies · category DA000N
4 suppliers19 claims24 services$1.17 avg. paid by Medicare
Home ventilator, any type, used with non-invasive interface, (e.g., mask, chest shell) E0466
DME-Other DME · category DE005N
2 suppliers17 claims17 services$924.90 avg. paid by Medicare
Oxygen concentrator, single delivery port, capable of delivering 85 percent or greater oxygen concentration at the prescribed flow rate E1390
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N
3 suppliers34 claims34 services$109.05 avg. paid by Medicare
Standard wheelchair K0001
DME-Wheelchairs · category DD000N
3 suppliers17 claims17 services$24.40 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

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

Nurse Practitioner (Family)
210 BLACK GOLD BLVD STE 106
HAZARD, KY 41701
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
210 BLACK GOLD BLVD STE 106
HAZARD, KY 41701
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
210 BLACK GOLD BLVD STE 106
HAZARD, KY 41701
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
210 BLACK GOLD BLVD STE 106
HAZARD, KY 41701
Family Medicine
210 BLACK GOLD BLVD STE 106
HAZARD, KY 41701
Nurse Practitioner (Psychiatric/Mental Health)
210 BLACK GOLD BLVD STE 106
HAZARD, KY 41701
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
210 BLACK GOLD BLVD STE 106
HAZARD, KY 41701
Family Medicine
210 BLACK GOLD BLVD STE 106
HAZARD, KY 41701

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 Ben Back's NPI number?

The NPI number for Ben Back is 1619942562. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on February 22, 2006.

Where is Ben Back located?

Ben Back practices at 210 Black Gold Blvd Ste 106, Hazard, KY 41701. The listed phone number is (606) 436-0711.

What is Ben Back's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Physician Assistant, specializing in Medical, with taxonomy code 363AM0700X.

Is Ben Back enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Ben Back 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.

What insurance does Ben Back accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan, Ambetter from Home State Health and Ambetter of Tennessee list Ben Back 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 Ben Back affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Ben Back is affiliated with Hazard Arh Regional Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Ben Back was last updated on May 13, 2021. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 years 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.