Dr Ernest H Agatstein, MD - Medicare Urology in Downey, CA

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Dr Ernest H Agatstein, MD is a medicare enrolled "Urology" physician in Downey, California. He went to University Of California, Geffen School Of Medicine and graduated in 1981 and has 43 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Urology. He is a member of the group practice Genesis Healthcare Partners and his current practice location is 11411 Brookshire Ave Ste 508, Downey, California. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (562) 923-0706.

Dr Ernest H Agatstein is licensed to practice in California (license number G48418) 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 1952386583.

Contact Information

Dr Ernest H Agatstein, MD
11411 Brookshire Ave Ste 508,
Downey, CA 90241-5007
(562) 923-0706
(562) 861-2133

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Ernest H Agatstein
GenderMale
SpecialityUrology
Experience43 Years
Location11411 Brookshire Ave Ste 508, Downey, 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:
  • Dr Ernest H Agatstein attended and graduated from University Of California, Geffen School Of Medicine in 1981
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1952386583
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 12/07/2005
  • Last Update Date: 10/04/2021
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 4486614609
  • Enrollment ID: I20110527000462

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Ernest H Agatstein such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1952386583NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
208800000XUrology G48418 (California)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Lakewood Regional Medical CenterLakewood, CAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Genesis Healthcare Partners2163606807185

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 Ernest H Agatstein allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NamePaletz Agatstein Urology Medical Grp Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1740324060
PECOS PAC ID: 2769442987
Enrollment ID: O20041012001617
Entity NameGenesis Healthcare Partners Pc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1548567498
PECOS PAC ID: 2163606807
Enrollment ID: O20110405000433

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 Ernest H Agatstein 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 Ernest H Agatstein, MD
Po Box 845996,
Los Angeles, CA 90084-5996

Ph: (858) 888-7700		Dr Ernest H Agatstein, MD
11411 Brookshire Ave Ste 508,
Downey, CA 90241-5007

Ph: (562) 923-0706

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Urology Doctors in Downey, CA

Dr. Garen Abedi,
Urology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 11411 Brookshire Ave Ste 508, Downey, CA 90241
Phone: 562-923-0706    Fax: 562-861-2133
Andrew Sevag Behesnilian, M.D.
Urology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 11411 Brookshire Ave Ste 508, Downey, CA 90241
Phone: 562-923-0706    

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