Bivin Von Almen, MD - Medicare Obstetrics & Gynecology in Independence, LA

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Bivin Von Almen, MD is a medicare enrolled "Obstetrics & Gynecology" physician in Independence, Louisiana. His current practice location is 52579 Highway 51 S, Independence, Louisiana. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (985) 878-9421.

Bivin Von Almen is licensed to practice in Louisiana (license number 019970) and he also participates in the medicare program. He does not accept medicare assignments directly but he may accept medicare through third-party (refer to Reassignment section below) and may also prescribe medicare part D drugs. His NPI Number is 1558301127.

Contact Information

Bivin Von Almen, MD
52579 Highway 51 S,
Independence, LA 70443-2231
(985) 878-9421
(985) 878-1288

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Physician's Profile

Full NameBivin Von Almen
GenderMale
SpecialityObstetrics & Gynecology
Location52579 Highway 51 S, Independence, Louisiana
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsMedicare enrolled and may accept medicare through third-party reassignment. May prescribe medicare part D drugs.
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1558301127
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/08/2006
  • Last Update Date: 08/14/2013
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 9638167109
  • Enrollment ID: I20040504000240

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Bivin Von Almen such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1558301127NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207V00000XObstetrics & Gynecology 019970 (Louisiana)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. Bivin Von Almen allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameLallie Kemp Medical Ctr
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1558303420
PECOS PAC ID: 0345238903
Enrollment ID: O20040503001188

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. Bivin Von Almen 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
Bivin Von Almen, MD
52579 Highway 51 S,
Independence, LA 70443-2231

Ph: (985) 878-9421		Bivin Von Almen, MD
52579 Highway 51 S,
Independence, LA 70443-2231

Ph: (985) 878-9421

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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 52579 Highway 51 S, Independence, LA 70443
Phone: 985-878-9421    Fax: 985-878-1306

Medicare Program: Medicare is a federal government program which provides health insurance to people who are 65 or older. This program also covers certain younger people with disabilities (who receive Social Security Disability Insurance - SSDI), and people with End-Stage Renal Disease (permanent kidney failure requiring dialysis or a transplant, sometimes called ESRD.

Medicare Assignment: Assignment means that your doctor, provider, or supplier agrees (or is required by law) to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services. Most doctors, providers, and suppliers accept assignment, but you should always check to make sure. Participating providers have signed an agreement to accept assignment for all Medicare-covered services.

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