Dr Ruthann I Lipman, DO - Medicare Otolaryngology in Erie, PA

Dr Ruthann I Lipman, DO is a medicare enrolled "Otolaryngology - Otolaryngology/facial Plastic Surgery" physician in Erie, Pennsylvania. She went to Lake Erie College Of Osteopathic Medicine, Erie and graduated in 2002 and has 22 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Otolaryngology. She is a member of the group practice Ear Nose And Throat Specialists Of Northwestern Pennsylvania and her current practice location is 1645 W 8th St, #106, Erie, Pennsylvania. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (814) 864-9994.

Dr Ruthann I Lipman is licensed to practice in Pennsylvania (license number OS012545) and she also participates in the medicare program. She accepts medicare assignments (which means she accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and her NPI Number is 1831380963.

Contact Information

Dr Ruthann I Lipman, DO
1645 W 8th St, #106,
Erie, PA 16505-5007
(814) 864-9994
(814) 866-2655

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Ruthann I Lipman
GenderFemale
SpecialityOtolaryngology
Experience22 Years
Location1645 W 8th St, Erie, Pennsylvania
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. She accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Ruthann I Lipman attended and graduated from Lake Erie College Of Osteopathic Medicine, Erie in 2002
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1831380963
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 08/05/2007
  • Last Update Date: 04/27/2021
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 4284718917
  • Enrollment ID: I20100126000053

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Ruthann I Lipman such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1831380963NPI-NPPES
1024075330001MedicaidPA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207YX0905XOtolaryngology - Otolaryngology/facial Plastic Surgery OS012545 (Pennsylvania)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Saint Vincent HospitalErie, PAHospital
Upmc Hamot HospitalErie, PAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Ear Nose And Throat Specialists Of Northwestern Pennsylvania06481842837

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 Ruthann I Lipman allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Entity NameEar Nose And Throat Specialists Of Northwestern Pennsylvania
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1194754846
PECOS PAC ID: 0648184283
Enrollment ID: O20031118000112

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 Ruthann I Lipman 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 Ruthann I Lipman, DO
1645 W 8th St # 200,
Erie, PA 16505-5007

Ph: (814) 864-9994
Dr Ruthann I Lipman, DO
1645 W 8th St, #106,
Erie, PA 16505-5007

Ph: (814) 864-9994

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