Dr Erik L Torgerson, MD - Medicare Urology in Seattle, WA

Dr Erik L Torgerson, MD is a medicare enrolled "Urology" physician in Seattle, Washington. He went to Baylor College Of Medicine and graduated in 1994 and has 30 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Urology. He is a member of the group practice Swedish Health Services and his current practice location is 1101 Madison St Ste 1400, Seattle, Washington. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (206) 386-6266.

Dr Erik L Torgerson is licensed to practice in Washington (license number MD00038354) 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 1972554277.

Contact Information

Dr Erik L Torgerson, MD
1101 Madison St Ste 1400,
Seattle, WA 98104-4308
(206) 386-6266
(206) 386-6161

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Erik L Torgerson
GenderMale
SpecialityUrology
Experience30 Years
Location1101 Madison St Ste 1400, Seattle, Washington
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:
  • Dr Erik L Torgerson attended and graduated from Baylor College Of Medicine in 1994
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1972554277
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 05/12/2006
  • Last Update Date: 04/09/2021
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 9133213986
  • Enrollment ID: I20100107000641

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Erik L Torgerson such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1972554277NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
208800000XUrology MD00038354 (Washington)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Swedish Medical CenterSeattle, WAHospital
Swedish Edmonds HospitalEdmonds, WAHospital
Olympic Medical CenterPort angeles, WAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Swedish Health Services0244138196834

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. Dr Erik L Torgerson allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameSwedish Health Services
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1689612954
PECOS PAC ID: 0244138196
Enrollment ID: O20031230000187

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. Dr Erik L Torgerson 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
Dr Erik L Torgerson, MD
Po Box 25608,
Salt Lake City, UT 84125-0608

Ph: (206) 320-4476
Dr Erik L Torgerson, MD
1101 Madison St Ste 1400,
Seattle, WA 98104-4308

Ph: (206) 386-6266

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