Dr Robert Joseph Defatta, MD, PH D, FACS - Medicare Otolaryngology in Altoona, WI

Dr Robert Joseph Defatta, MD, PH D, FACS is a medicare enrolled "Otolaryngology" physician in Altoona, Wisconsin. He went to Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans and graduated in 2002 and has 22 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Otolaryngology. He is a member of the group practice Defatta Ent And Facial Plastic Surgery Sc and his current practice location is 1490 Rivers Edge Trail, Altoona, Wisconsin. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (715) 828-2368.

Dr Robert Joseph Defatta is licensed to practice in Wisconsin (license number 55984-20) 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 1578697520.

Contact Information

Dr Robert Joseph Defatta, MD, PH D, FACS
1490 Rivers Edge Trail,
Altoona, WI 54720-1495
(715) 828-2368
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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Robert Joseph Defatta
GenderMale
SpecialityOtolaryngology
Experience22 Years
Location1490 Rivers Edge Trail, Altoona, Wisconsin
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 Robert Joseph Defatta attended and graduated from Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans in 2002
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1578697520
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 03/14/2007
  • Last Update Date: 12/20/2021
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 0345335675
  • Enrollment ID: I20111205000260

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Robert Joseph Defatta such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1578697520NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207Y00000XOtolaryngology 243412 (New York)Secondary
207YP0228XOtolaryngology - Pediatric Otolaryngology 243412 (New York)Secondary
207YP0228XOtolaryngology - Pediatric Otolaryngology 55984 (Wisconsin)Secondary
207YS0012XOtolaryngology - Sleep Medicine 243412 (New York)Secondary
207YS0012XOtolaryngology - Sleep Medicine 55984 (Wisconsin)Secondary
207YS0123XOtolaryngology - Facial Plastic Surgery 243412 (New York)Secondary
207YS0123XOtolaryngology - Facial Plastic Surgery 55984 (Wisconsin)Secondary
207YX0007XOtolaryngology - Plastic Surgery Within The Head & Neck 55984 (Wisconsin)Secondary
207YX0007XOtolaryngology - Plastic Surgery Within The Head & Neck 243412 (New York)Secondary
207YX0602XOtolaryngology - Otolaryngic Allergy 243412 (New York)Secondary
207YX0602XOtolaryngology - Otolaryngic Allergy 55984 (Wisconsin)Secondary
207YX0901XOtolaryngology - Otology & Neurotology 243412 (New York)Secondary
207YX0901XOtolaryngology - Otology & Neurotology 55984 (Wisconsin)Secondary
207YX0905XOtolaryngology - Otolaryngology/facial Plastic Surgery 243412 (New York)Secondary
207Y00000XOtolaryngology 55984-20 (Wisconsin)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Sacred Heart HospitalEau claire, WIHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Defatta Ent And Facial Plastic Surgery Sc61030599364

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 Robert Joseph Defatta allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameDefatta Ent & Facial Plastic Surgery Sc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1346664059
PECOS PAC ID: 6103059936
Enrollment ID: O20140502000083

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 Robert Joseph Defatta 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 Robert Joseph Defatta, MD, PH D, FACS
1490 Rivers Edge Trail,
Altoona, WI 54720-1495

Ph: (715) 828-2368
Dr Robert Joseph Defatta, MD, PH D, FACS
1490 Rivers Edge Trail,
Altoona, WI 54720-1495

Ph: (715) 828-2368

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