Dr Walter I Choung, MD - Medicare Orthopedic Surgery in Beverly Hills, FL

Dr Walter I Choung, MD is a medicare enrolled "Orthopaedic Surgery" physician in Beverly Hills, Florida. He graduated from medical school in 1989 and has 35 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Orthopedic Surgery. He is a member of the group practice Cora Health Services, Inc., Nature Coast Orthopaedics And Sports Medicine Clinic, Pa and his current practice location is 2155 W Mustang Blvd, Beverly Hills, Florida. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (352) 746-5707.

Dr Walter I Choung is licensed to practice in Florida (license number ME0066779) 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 1740232917.

Contact Information

Dr Walter I Choung, MD
2155 W Mustang Blvd,
Beverly Hills, FL 34465-0580
(352) 746-5707
(352) 746-5944

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Walter I Choung
GenderMale
SpecialityOrthopedic Surgery
Experience35 Years
Location2155 W Mustang Blvd, Beverly Hills, Florida
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 Walter I Choung graduated from medical school in 1989
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1740232917
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 05/16/2006
  • Last Update Date: 07/07/2010
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 3577560762
  • Enrollment ID: I20101007000542

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Walter I Choung such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1740232917NPI-NPPES
376362500MedicaidFL

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207X00000XOrthopaedic Surgery ME0066779 (Florida)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Horizon Homecare LlcSpring hill, FLHome health agency
S E T Home HealthCrystal river, FLHome health agency
Fusion HealthcareSpring hill, FLHome health agency
Bayfront Health Seven RiversCrystal river, FLHospital
Citrus Memorial HospitalInverness, FLHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Cora Health Services, Inc.1759290992556
Nature Coast Orthopaedics And Sports Medicine Clinic, Pa61038235625

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 Walter I Choung allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameNature Coast Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine Clinic, Pa
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1588697551
PECOS PAC ID: 6103823562
Enrollment ID: O20061026000478

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 Walter I Choung 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 Walter I Choung, MD
Po Box 640580,
Beverly Hills, FL 34465-0580

Ph: (352) 746-5707
Dr Walter I Choung, MD
2155 W Mustang Blvd,
Beverly Hills, FL 34465-0580

Ph: (352) 746-5707

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