Michael L Dern, MD - Medicare Family Practice in Abington, MA

Michael L Dern, MD is a medicare enrolled "Family Medicine" physician in Abington, Massachusetts. He went to Boston University School Of Medicine and graduated in 1977 and has 47 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Family Practice. He is a member of the group practice Signature Healthcare Medical Group Inc and his current practice location is 360 Brockton Ave, Abington, Massachusetts. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (781) 878-1700.

Michael L Dern is licensed to practice in Massachusetts (license number 43408) 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 1710968136.

Contact Information

Michael L Dern, MD
360 Brockton Ave,
Abington, MA 02351-2186
(781) 878-1700
(508) 894-0412

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Physician's Profile

Full NameMichael L Dern
GenderMale
SpecialityFamily Practice
Experience47 Years
Location360 Brockton Ave, Abington, Massachusetts
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:
  • Michael L Dern attended and graduated from Boston University School Of Medicine in 1977
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1710968136
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 11/11/2005
  • Last Update Date: 01/12/2024
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 2163402454
  • Enrollment ID: I20050324000743

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Michael L Dern such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1710968136NPI-NPPES
0114006MedicaidMA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207Q00000XFamily Medicine 43408 (Massachusetts)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Signature Healthcare Medical Group Inc7719876267167

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. Michael L Dern allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameSignature Healthcare Medical Group Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1508804949
PECOS PAC ID: 7719876267
Enrollment ID: O20040312000372

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. Michael L Dern 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
Michael L Dern, MD
360 Brockton Ave,
Abington, MA 02351-2186

Ph: (781) 878-1700
Michael L Dern, MD
360 Brockton Ave,
Abington, MA 02351-2186

Ph: (781) 878-1700

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