David R Cave, MD - Medicare Gastroenterology in Worcester, MA

David R Cave, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology" physician in Worcester, Massachusetts. He graduated from medical school in 1970 and has 54 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Gastroenterology. He is a member of the group practice Brigham And Women's Physicians Organization Inc and his current practice location is 55 Lake Ave N, Department Of Gastroenterology, Worcester, Massachusetts. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (508) 856-2846.

David R Cave is licensed to practice in Massachusetts (license number 45328) 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 1003898578.

Contact Information

David R Cave, MD
55 Lake Ave N, Department Of Gastroenterology,
Worcester, MA 01655-0002
(508) 856-2846
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Physician's Profile

Full NameDavid R Cave
GenderMale
SpecialityGastroenterology
Experience54 Years
Location55 Lake Ave N, Worcester, Massachusetts
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:
  • David R Cave graduated from medical school in 1970
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1003898578
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 11/18/2005
  • Last Update Date: 10/26/2020
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 1557305851
  • Enrollment ID: I20050617000153

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for David R Cave such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1003898578NPI-NPPES
110006450AMedicaidMA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207RG0100XInternal Medicine - Gastroenterology 45328 (Massachusetts)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Brigham And Women's HospitalBoston, MAHospital
Faulkner Hospital-brigham And Women'sBoston, MAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Brigham And Women's Physicians Organization Inc38704059882510

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 R Cave allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameBrigham And Women's Physicians Organization Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1033535497
PECOS PAC ID: 3870405988
Enrollment ID: O20150107001260

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 R Cave 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 R Cave, MD
Po Box 415348,
Boston, MA 02241-5348

Ph: () -
David R Cave, MD
55 Lake Ave N, Department Of Gastroenterology,
Worcester, MA 01655-0002

Ph: (508) 856-2846

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