Bryan R Kestenbaum, - Medicare Nephrology in Seattle, WA

Bryan R Kestenbaum, is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Nephrology" physician in Seattle, Washington. He went to University Of Massachusetts Medical School and graduated in 1995 and has 29 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Nephrology. He is a member of the group practice The Association Of University Physicians and his current practice location is University Of Washington Medical Ctr, 1959 Ne Pacific St, Seattle, Washington. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (206) 598-5068.

Bryan R Kestenbaum is licensed to practice in Washington (license number MD00037299) 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 1790860500.

Contact Information

Bryan R Kestenbaum,
University Of Washington Medical Ctr, 1959 Ne Pacific St,
Seattle, WA 98195-6166
(206) 598-5068
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Physician's Profile

Full NameBryan R Kestenbaum
GenderMale
SpecialityNephrology
Experience29 Years
LocationUniversity Of Washington Medical Ctr, Seattle, Washington
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:
  • Bryan R Kestenbaum attended and graduated from University Of Massachusetts Medical School in 1995
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1790860500
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 10/27/2006
  • Last Update Date: 02/10/2012
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 0244356483
  • Enrollment ID: I20100924001361

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Bryan R Kestenbaum such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1790860500NPI-NPPES
0231349OtherWAL&I
1790860500MedicaidWA
251050OtherINTERNAL ID-MOTOR VEHICLE ID

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207RN0300XInternal Medicine - Nephrology MD00037299 (Washington)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Harborview Medical CenterSeattle, WAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
The Association Of University Physicians04461626973009

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. Bryan R Kestenbaum allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameThe Association Of University Physicians
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1023041159
PECOS PAC ID: 0446162697
Enrollment ID: O20031105000244

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. Bryan R Kestenbaum 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
Bryan R Kestenbaum,
Po Box 50095,
Seattle, WA 98145-5095

Ph: (206) 543-6420
Bryan R Kestenbaum,
University Of Washington Medical Ctr, 1959 Ne Pacific St,
Seattle, WA 98195-6166

Ph: (206) 598-5068

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