Dr Jose E Torres, MD - Medicare Thoracic Surgery in Hannibal, MO

Dr Jose E Torres, MD is a medicare enrolled "Thoracic Surgery (cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)" physician in Hannibal, Missouri. He graduated from medical school in 2003 and has 21 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Thoracic Surgery. He is a member of the group practice Hannibal Regional Healthcare System Inc and his current practice location is 6500 Hospital Dr, Hannibal, Missouri. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (573) 629-3500.

Dr Jose E Torres is licensed to practice in Missouri (license number 2023009750) 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 1437368404.

Contact Information

Dr Jose E Torres, MD
6500 Hospital Dr,
Hannibal, MO 63401-6890
(573) 629-3500
(573) 629-3314

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Jose E Torres
GenderMale
SpecialityThoracic Surgery
Experience21 Years
Location6500 Hospital Dr, Hannibal, Missouri
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 Jose E Torres graduated from medical school in 2003
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1437368404
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 05/22/2007
  • Last Update Date: 01/10/2024
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 7113043621
  • Enrollment ID: I20230602002347

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Jose E Torres such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1437368404NPI-NPPES
154290211OtherMOMEDICARE PTAN
200123386MedicaidMO
897649MedicaidAZ
Z233119OtherAZMEDICARE

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
208600000XSurgery R6985 (Iowa)Secondary
208G00000XThoracic Surgery (cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) 48756 (Arizona)Secondary
208G00000XThoracic Surgery (cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) 37879 (Iowa)Secondary
208G00000XThoracic Surgery (cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) 2023009750 (Missouri)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Hannibal Regional HospitalHannibal, MOHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Hannibal Regional Healthcare System Inc1254236300199

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 Jose E Torres allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameHannibal Regional Healthcare System Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1134311392
PECOS PAC ID: 1254236300
Enrollment ID: O20071004000422

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 Jose E Torres 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 Jose E Torres, MD
Po Box 551,
Hannibal, MO 63401-0551

Ph: (573) 629-3500
Dr Jose E Torres, MD
6500 Hospital Dr,
Hannibal, MO 63401-6890

Ph: (573) 629-3500

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Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Doctors in Hannibal, MO

Dr. Francis J Podbielski, M.D.
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 6500 Hospital Dr, Hannibal, MO 63401
Phone: 573-629-3400    Fax: 573-629-3988

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