Brent Joseph Lanier, MD - Medicare Otolaryngology in Fresno, CA

Brent Joseph Lanier, MD is a medicare enrolled "Otolaryngology" physician in Fresno, California. He went to University Of Colorado School Of Medicine, Denver and graduated in 1978 and has 46 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Otolaryngology. He is a member of the group practice Central Calif Ent Medical Group and his current practice location is 1351 E Spruce Ave, Fresno, California. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (559) 432-3303.

Brent Joseph Lanier is licensed to practice in California (license number G50104) 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 1447219720.

Contact Information

Brent Joseph Lanier, MD
1351 E Spruce Ave,
Fresno, CA 93720
(559) 432-3303
(559) 432-1468

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Physician's Profile

Full NameBrent Joseph Lanier
GenderMale
SpecialityOtolaryngology
Experience46 Years
Location1351 E Spruce Ave, Fresno, 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:
  • Brent Joseph Lanier attended and graduated from University Of Colorado School Of Medicine, Denver in 1978
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1447219720
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 03/23/2006
  • Last Update Date: 06/05/2018
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 3375563836
  • Enrollment ID: I20090203000373

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Brent Joseph Lanier such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1447219720NPI-NPPES
040003646OtherCARAILROAD MEDICARE
00G501040MedicaidCA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207Y00000XOtolaryngology G50104 (California)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Central Calif Ent Medical Group690185331617

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. Brent Joseph Lanier allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameCentral Calif Ent Medical Group
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1083673842
PECOS PAC ID: 6901853316
Enrollment ID: O20050406001264

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. Brent Joseph Lanier 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
Brent Joseph Lanier, MD
1351 E Spruce Ave,
Fresno, CA 93720-3342

Ph: (559) 432-3303
Brent Joseph Lanier, MD
1351 E Spruce Ave,
Fresno, CA 93720

Ph: (559) 432-3303

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Otolaryngology Doctors in Fresno, CA

Richard A Weinberg, M.D.
Otolaryngology
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 1351 E Spruce Ave, Fresno, CA 93720
Phone: 559-432-3303    Fax: 559-432-1468
Brian James Baumgartner, M.D.
Otolaryngology
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 2615 E Clinton Ave # 112, Fresno, CA 93703
Phone: 559-225-6100    Fax: 559-228-5309
Dr. Jennifer N Davies, M.D.
Otolaryngology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1351 E Spruce Ave, Fresno, CA 93720
Phone: 559-432-3303    Fax: 559-432-1468
Mr. Ronaldo A Ballecer, MD
Otolaryngology
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 540 E Herndon Ave Ste 105, Suite 105, Fresno, CA 93720
Phone: 559-432-5154    Fax: 559-432-8763
Allen M Evans, M.D.
Otolaryngology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1351 E Spruce Ave, Fresno, CA 93720
Phone: 559-432-3303    Fax: 559-432-1468
Dr. Brien Windus Tonkinson, MD
Otolaryngology
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 1351 E Spruce Ave, Fresno, CA 93720
Phone: 559-432-3303    
Bret Edward Sherman, M.D., PH.D., F.A.C.S
Otolaryngology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 540 E Herndon Ave Ste 101, Fresno, CA 93720
Phone: 559-431-0340    Fax: 559-431-0301

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