David M Gafken, DC - Medicare Chiropractor in Auburn, IN

David M Gafken, DC is a medicare enrolled "Chiropractor" provider in Auburn, Indiana. He graduated from medical school in 1979 and has 45 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Chiropractic. His current practice location is 2146 State Road 8, Auburn, Indiana. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (260) 925-5101.

David M Gafken is licensed to practice in Indiana (license number 08000687A) and he also participates in the medicare program. He may accept medicare assignments (which means he may accept the Medicare-approved amount; you may be billed for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1558437947.

Contact Information

David M Gafken, DC
2146 State Road 8,
Auburn, IN 46706-9548
(260) 925-5101
(260) 925-5466

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDavid M Gafken
GenderMale
SpecialityChiropractic
Experience45 Years
Location2146 State Road 8, Auburn, Indiana
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsMay be. He may accept the Medicare-approved amount; you may be billed for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • David M Gafken graduated from medical school in 1979
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1558437947
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 11/28/2006
  • Last Update Date: 12/03/2007
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 2264426253
  • Enrollment ID: I20040413000417

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for David M Gafken such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1558437947NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
111N00000XChiropractor 08000687A (Indiana)Primary

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. David M Gafken allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NameGafken Chiropractic Centre, Pc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1508933276
PECOS PAC ID: 1658365648
Enrollment ID: O20040413000352

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. David M Gafken 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
David M Gafken, DC
2146 State Road 8,
Auburn, IN 46706-9548

Ph: (260) 925-5101
David M Gafken, DC
2146 State Road 8,
Auburn, IN 46706-9548

Ph: (260) 925-5101

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