Dr Theodore Affue, MD - Medicare Urology in El Centro, CA

Dr Theodore Affue, MD is a medicare enrolled "Urology" physician in El Centro, California. He went to University Of Chicago, Pritzker School Of Medicine and graduated in 1993 and has 31 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Urology. His current practice location is 2061 Ross Ave, Suite A, El Centro, California. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (760) 353-8181.

Dr Theodore Affue is licensed to practice in California (license number G85320) 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 1386674000.

Contact Information

Dr Theodore Affue, MD
2061 Ross Ave, Suite A,
El Centro, CA 92243-3687
(760) 353-8181
(760) 353-8282

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Theodore Affue
GenderMale
SpecialityUrology
Experience31 Years
Location2061 Ross Ave, El Centro, 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 Theodore Affue attended and graduated from University Of Chicago, Pritzker School Of Medicine in 1993
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1386674000
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/05/2006
  • Last Update Date: 05/04/2011
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 6204724099
  • Enrollment ID: I20040304000786

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Theodore Affue such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1386674000NPI-NPPES
00G853200OtherCAMEDI-CAL

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
208800000XUrology G85320 (California)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
El Centro Regional Medical CenterEl centro, CAHospital
Pioneers Memorial Healthcare DistrictBrawley, CAHospital

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 Theodore Affue allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameTheodore Affue Md Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1316033459
PECOS PAC ID: 6608876487
Enrollment ID: O20061228000472
Entity NameImperial Valley Multi-specialty Medical Group Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1700277647
PECOS PAC ID: 6406165281
Enrollment ID: O20151016002173

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 Theodore Affue 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 Theodore Affue, MD
2061 Ross Ave, Suite A,
El Centro, CA 92243-3687

Ph: (760) 353-8181
Dr Theodore Affue, MD
2061 Ross Ave, Suite A,
El Centro, CA 92243-3687

Ph: (760) 353-8181

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