Dr Scott Walen, MD, FRCSC - Medicare Otolaryngology in Hershey, PA

Dr Scott Walen, MD, FRCSC is a medicare enrolled "Otolaryngology" physician in Hershey, Pennsylvania. He graduated from medical school in 2006 and has 18 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Otolaryngology. He is a member of the group practice The Milton S Hershey Medical Center Physicians Group and his current practice location is 500 University Dr, Hershey, Pennsylvania. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (800) 243-1455.

Dr Scott Walen is licensed to practice in Pennsylvania (license number MD472150) 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 1023396520.

Contact Information

Dr Scott Walen, MD, FRCSC
500 University Dr,
Hershey, PA 17033-2360
(800) 243-1455
(717) 531-4907

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Scott Walen
GenderMale
SpecialityOtolaryngology
Experience18 Years
Location500 University Dr, Hershey, Pennsylvania
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 Scott Walen graduated from medical school in 2006
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1023396520
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 08/01/2011
  • Last Update Date: 10/14/2020
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 8224271903
  • Enrollment ID: I20201015001177

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Scott Walen such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1023396520NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207YX0007XOtolaryngology - Plastic Surgery Within The Head & Neck MD472150 (Pennsylvania)Secondary
2086S0122XSurgery - Plastic And Reconstructive Surgery 2011009936 (Missouri)Secondary
207Y00000XOtolaryngology MD472150 (Pennsylvania)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Milton S Hershey Medical CenterHershey, PAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
The Milton S Hershey Medical Center Physicians Group38704054831400

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 Scott Walen allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameThe Milton S Hershey Medical Center Physicians Group
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1710951744
PECOS PAC ID: 3870405483
Enrollment ID: O20040225000741

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 Scott Walen 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 Scott Walen, MD, FRCSC
Po Box 858, Mc A410,
Hershey, PA 17033-0858

Ph: (800) 243-1455
Dr Scott Walen, MD, FRCSC
500 University Dr,
Hershey, PA 17033-2360

Ph: (800) 243-1455

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