Rick Fornelli, MD - Medicare Otolaryngology in Erie, PA

Rick Fornelli, MD is a medicare enrolled "Otolaryngology" physician in Erie, Pennsylvania. He went to Pennsylvania State University College Of Medicine and graduated in 1995 and has 29 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Otolaryngology. He is a member of the group practice Regional Health Services Inc and his current practice location is 380 E Bayfront Pkwy Ste 3, Erie, Pennsylvania. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (814) 877-9060.

Rick Fornelli is licensed to practice in Pennsylvania (license number MD072365L) 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 1316998263.

Contact Information

Rick Fornelli, MD
380 E Bayfront Pkwy Ste 3,
Erie, PA 16507-2408
(814) 877-9060
(814) 877-9089

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Physician's Profile

Full NameRick Fornelli
GenderMale
SpecialityOtolaryngology
Experience29 Years
Location380 E Bayfront Pkwy Ste 3, Erie, Pennsylvania
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:
  • Rick Fornelli attended and graduated from Pennsylvania State University College Of Medicine in 1995
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1316998263
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 05/15/2006
  • Last Update Date: 12/28/2022
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 3173667482
  • Enrollment ID: I20110119001072

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Rick Fornelli such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1316998263NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207Y00000XOtolaryngology MD072365L (Pennsylvania)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Upmc Hamot HospitalErie, PAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Regional Health Services Inc4880593722484

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. Rick Fornelli allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameEar Nose And Throat Specialists Of Northwestern Pennsylvania
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1194754846
PECOS PAC ID: 0648184283
Enrollment ID: O20031118000112
Entity NameRegional Health Services Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1174520654
PECOS PAC ID: 4880593722
Enrollment ID: O20040108000694

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. Rick Fornelli 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
Rick Fornelli, MD
380 E Bayfront Pkwy Ste 3,
Erie, PA 16507-2408

Ph: (814) 877-9060
Rick Fornelli, MD
380 E Bayfront Pkwy Ste 3,
Erie, PA 16507-2408

Ph: (814) 877-9060

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Otolaryngology Doctors in Erie, PA

Carter Mccance Denne, D.O
Otolaryngology
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 380 E Bayfront Pkwy, Erie, PA 16507
Phone: 814-877-9060    Fax: 814-877-9089
Dr. Jack Bryant Anon, M.D.
Otolaryngology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1645 W 8th St, Erie, PA 16505
Phone: 814-864-9994    Fax: 814-866-2655
Dr. Stephen Eugene Schell, M.D.
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1645 W 8th St, Erie, PA 16505
Phone: 814-864-9994    Fax: 814-866-2655
Dr. Sean Thomas Carroll, D.O.
Otolaryngology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 380 E Bayfront Pkwy Ste 3, Erie, PA 16507
Phone: 814-877-9060    Fax: 814-877-9089
Robert Guelcher, MD
Otolaryngology
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 521 Montmarc Blvd, Erie, PA 16504
Phone: 814-825-7954    
Dr. Sidney Philip Lipman, M.D.
Otolaryngology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1645 W 8th St, #200, Erie, PA 16505
Phone: 814-864-9994    Fax: 814-866-2655

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