Walter J Lech, MD - Medicare Thoracic Surgery in San Jose, CA

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Walter J Lech, MD is a medicare enrolled "Phlebology" physician in San Jose, California. He went to Harvard Medical School and graduated in 2001 and has 23 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Thoracic Surgery. He is a member of the group practice Ellison Medical Group Vein Treatment Center and his current practice location is 1270 S Winchester Blvd Ste 102, San Jose, California. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (669) 201-0667.

Walter J Lech is licensed to practice in California (license number A140713) 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 1215073853.

Contact Information

Walter J Lech, MD
1270 S Winchester Blvd Ste 102,
San Jose, CA 95128-3911
(669) 201-0667
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Physician's Profile

Full NameWalter J Lech
GenderMale
SpecialityThoracic Surgery
Experience23 Years
Location1270 S Winchester Blvd Ste 102, San Jose, California
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:
  • Walter J Lech attended and graduated from Harvard Medical School in 2001
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1215073853
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 01/30/2007
  • Last Update Date: 07/07/2023
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 7810168432
  • Enrollment ID: I20171121002220

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Walter J Lech such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1215073853NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
2086S0129XSurgery - Vascular Surgery A140713 (California)Secondary
208G00000XThoracic Surgery (cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) A140713 (California)Secondary
202K00000XPhlebology A140713 (California)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Ellison Medical Group Vein Treatment Center32748982753

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. Walter J Lech allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameValley Village Vein Clinic Pc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1811201643
PECOS PAC ID: 0143409862
Enrollment ID: O20110127000534
Entity NameWest Hollywood Vein Clinic Pc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1881960920
PECOS PAC ID: 0446413090
Enrollment ID: O20120518000496
Entity NameGlendale Vein Clinic Pc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1245658988
PECOS PAC ID: 6608191762
Enrollment ID: O20150212000039
Entity NameUsa Vascular Centers Of Los Angeles Pc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1679951362
PECOS PAC ID: 0345558128
Enrollment ID: O20151001000391
Entity NameEllison Medical Group Vein Treatment Center
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1033614706
PECOS PAC ID: 3274898275
Enrollment ID: O20180522001520

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. Walter J Lech 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
Walter J Lech, MD
1270 S Winchester Blvd Ste 102,
San Jose, CA 95128-3911

Ph: (669) 201-0667		Walter J Lech, MD
1270 S Winchester Blvd Ste 102,
San Jose, CA 95128-3911

Ph: (669) 201-0667

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