David Scott Bethune, MD - Medicare Orthopedic Surgery in Stockton, CA

David Scott Bethune, MD is a medicare enrolled "Orthopaedic Surgery" physician in Stockton, California. He graduated from medical school in 1986 and has 38 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Orthopedic Surgery. He is a member of the group practice Sutter Valley Medical Foundation and his current practice location is 2545 W Hammer Ln, Stockton, California. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (209) 957-7050.

David Scott Bethune is licensed to practice in California (license number C50004) 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 1437156221.

Contact Information

David Scott Bethune, MD
2545 W Hammer Ln,
Stockton, CA 95209-2839
(209) 957-7050
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Physician's Profile

Full NameDavid Scott Bethune
GenderMale
SpecialityOrthopedic Surgery
Experience38 Years
Location2545 W Hammer Ln, Stockton, 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 Scott Bethune graduated from medical school in 1986
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1437156221
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/07/2005
  • Last Update Date: 05/28/2010
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 8022010198
  • Enrollment ID: I20090212000472

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for David Scott Bethune such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1437156221NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207X00000XOrthopaedic Surgery C50004 (California)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Memorial Medical CenterModesto, CAHospital
Dameron HospitalStockton, CAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Sutter Valley Medical Foundation98300945151840

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 Scott Bethune allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameSutter Valley Medical Foundation
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1669846986
PECOS PAC ID: 9830094515
Enrollment ID: O20090311000335

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 Scott Bethune 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 Scott Bethune, MD
600 Coffee Rd,
Modesto, CA 95355-4201

Ph: (209) 521-6097
David Scott Bethune, MD
2545 W Hammer Ln,
Stockton, CA 95209-2839

Ph: (209) 957-7050

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