Quick answers
- Which hospitals does Ben W. Back work at?
- Medicare's official clinician data lists Ben W. Back at 2 hospitals: Hazard Arh Regional Medical Center and Kentucky River Medical Center. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
- Where does Ben W. Back see patients?
- Medicare's clinician data lists 1 practice location in Hazard, KY. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
- What is Ben W. Back's specialty?
- Medicare lists Physician Assistant as the primary specialty.
- Does Ben W. Back accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Ben W. Back accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of 2026-10-02. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- What is the phone number for Ben W. Back?
- (606) 439-2662, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
- What is Ben W. Back's NPI number?
- 1619942562. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Hospitals where Ben W. Back works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Ben W. Back at these hospitals (updated 2026-10-02). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.
- Hazard Arh Regional Medical CenterHazard, KY · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 180029
- Kentucky River Medical CenterJackson, KY · Critical Access Hospital · CCN 181334
Practice locations
Addresses where Ben W. Back is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- 1908 N Main St, Suite 120Hazard, KY 41701 (606) 439‑2662
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Ben W. Back as a member of this group (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- Mountain After Hours Clinic PSC31 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Physician Assistantprimary
Other physician assistants in Hazard
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Hazard, KY — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | PA |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1993 |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1619942562 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians