David L Palchak, MD - Medicare Hematology/oncology in Arroyo Grande, CA

David L Palchak, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Hematology & Oncology" physician in Arroyo Grande, California. He went to Saint Louis University School Of Medicine and graduated in 1986 and has 38 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Hematology/oncology. He is a member of the group practice Pcr Oncology Inc and his current practice location is 584 Camino Mercado, Arroyo Grande, California. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (805) 474-9143.

David L Palchak is licensed to practice in California (license number G60994) 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 1396815965.

Contact Information

David L Palchak, MD
584 Camino Mercado,
Arroyo Grande, CA 93420-1816
(805) 474-9143
(805) 474-9569

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDavid L Palchak
GenderMale
SpecialityHematology/oncology
Experience38 Years
Location584 Camino Mercado, Arroyo Grande, California
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:
  • David L Palchak attended and graduated from Saint Louis University School Of Medicine in 1986
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1396815965
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 11/09/2006
  • Last Update Date: 11/01/2022
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 7113012766
  • Enrollment ID: I20070927000737

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for David L Palchak such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1396815965NPI-NPPES
110116966OtherCARAILROAD MEDICARE
00G609940OtherCABLUE SHIELD
77-0368079OtherCABLUE CROSS
00G609941MedicaidCA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207RH0003XInternal Medicine - Hematology & Oncology G60994 (California)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Marian Regional Medical CenterSanta maria, CAHospital
French Hospital Medical CenterSan luis obispo, CAHospital
Sierra Vista Regional Medical CenterSan luis obispo, CAHospital

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. David L Palchak allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NamePcr Oncology Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1891139317
PECOS PAC ID: 4082933163
Enrollment ID: O20150512002639

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. David L Palchak is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
David L Palchak, MD
Po Box 579,
Pismo Beach, CA 93448-0579

Ph: (805) 474-9143
David L Palchak, MD
584 Camino Mercado,
Arroyo Grande, CA 93420-1816

Ph: (805) 474-9143

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