Karl Heinz Breuing, MD - Medicare Plastic And Reconstructive Surgery in Providence, RI

Karl Heinz Breuing, MD is a medicare enrolled "Plastic Surgery" physician in Providence, Rhode Island. He graduated from medical school in 1980 and has 44 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Plastic And Reconstructive Surgery. He is a member of the group practice Lifespan Physician Group Inc and his current practice location is 235 Plain St, Ste 501, Providence, Rhode Island. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (401) 444-5495.

Karl Heinz Breuing is licensed to practice in Rhode Island (license number MD14821) 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 1720044472.

Contact Information

Karl Heinz Breuing, MD
235 Plain St, Ste 501,
Providence, RI 02905-3240
(401) 444-5495
(401) 444-5716

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Physician's Profile

Full NameKarl Heinz Breuing
GenderMale
SpecialityPlastic And Reconstructive Surgery
Experience44 Years
Location235 Plain 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:
  • Karl Heinz Breuing graduated from medical school in 1980
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1720044472
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 04/21/2006
  • Last Update Date: 04/28/2015
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 4688674484
  • Enrollment ID: I20150305000499

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Karl Heinz Breuing such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1720044472NPI-NPPES
1720044472MedicaidRI

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
208200000XPlastic Surgery MD14821 (Rhode Island)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
The Miriam HospitalProvidence, RIHospital
Rhode Island HospitalProvidence, RIHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Lifespan Physician Group Inc2567455082631

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. Karl Heinz Breuing allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameLifespan Physician Group Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1407116643
PECOS PAC ID: 2567455082
Enrollment ID: O20121029000368
Entity NameRhode Island Hospital
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1154537520
PECOS PAC ID: 8921900044
Enrollment ID: O20141017000105

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. Karl Heinz Breuing 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
Karl Heinz Breuing, MD
117 Ellefield Street, Suite 101,
Providence, RI 02905-4513

Ph: (401) 444-4318
Karl Heinz Breuing, MD
235 Plain St, Ste 501,
Providence, RI 02905-3240

Ph: (401) 444-5495

Reviews and Comments


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