John F Zwetchkenbaum, MD - Medicare Allergy/immunology in Providence, RI

John F Zwetchkenbaum, MD is a medicare enrolled "Allergy & Immunology - Allergy" physician in Providence, Rhode Island. He went to Boston University School Of Medicine and graduated in 1985 and has 39 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Allergy/immunology. He is a member of the group practice Asthma And Allergy Physicians Of Rhode Island Inc and his current practice location is 1056 Hope St, Providence, Rhode Island. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (401) 751-1235.

John F Zwetchkenbaum is licensed to practice in Rhode Island (license number MD07704) 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 1124027552.

Contact Information

John F Zwetchkenbaum, MD
1056 Hope St,
Providence, RI 02906-5026
(401) 751-1235
(401) 751-4744

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Physician's Profile

Full NameJohn F Zwetchkenbaum
GenderMale
SpecialityAllergy/immunology
Experience39 Years
Location1056 Hope St, Providence, Rhode Island
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:
  • John F Zwetchkenbaum attended and graduated from Boston University School Of Medicine in 1985
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1124027552
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/18/2005
  • Last Update Date: 02/21/2008
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 2567350580
  • Enrollment ID: I20071205000170

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for John F Zwetchkenbaum such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1124027552NPI-NPPES
9002909MedicaidRI

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207KA0200XAllergy & Immunology - Allergy MD07704 (Rhode Island)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
The Miriam HospitalProvidence, RIHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Asthma And Allergy Physicians Of Rhode Island Inc19514904813

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. John F Zwetchkenbaum allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameAsthma & Allergy Physicians Of Rhode Island Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1508992694
PECOS PAC ID: 1951490481
Enrollment ID: O20071205000407

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. John F Zwetchkenbaum 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
John F Zwetchkenbaum, MD
1056 Hope St,
Providence, RI 02906-5026

Ph: (401) 751-1235
John F Zwetchkenbaum, MD
1056 Hope St,
Providence, RI 02906-5026

Ph: (401) 751-1235

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