Derek G Kenneaster, MD - Medicare Dermatology in Herrin, IL

Derek G Kenneaster, MD is a medicare enrolled "Dermatology" physician in Herrin, Illinois. He went to Southern Illinois University School Of Medicine and graduated in 1993 and has 31 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Dermatology. He is a member of the group practice Southern Illinois Dermatology, Pc and his current practice location is 220 N Park Ave, Suite 2, Herrin, Illinois. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (618) 942-3344.

Derek G Kenneaster is licensed to practice in Florida (license number ME94334) 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 1457372724.

Contact Information

Derek G Kenneaster, MD
220 N Park Ave, Suite 2,
Herrin, IL 62948-3150
(618) 942-3344
(618) 942-5045

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDerek G Kenneaster
GenderMale
SpecialityDermatology
Experience31 Years
Location220 N Park Ave, Herrin, Illinois
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:
  • Derek G Kenneaster attended and graduated from Southern Illinois University School Of Medicine in 1993
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1457372724
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/22/2006
  • Last Update Date: 03/23/2011
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 9133147911
  • Enrollment ID: I20101124000877

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Derek G Kenneaster such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1457372724NPI-NPPES
036093018MedicaidIL
10007459OtherBCBS
65958OtherMEDICARE PTAN
31057OtherFLBCBS

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207N00000XDermatology ME94334 (Florida)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Southern Illinois Hospital Services Dba Herrin HospitalHerrin, ILHospital
Sparta Community HospitalSparta, ILHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Southern Illinois Dermatology, Pc276947920313

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. Derek G Kenneaster allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameSouthern Illinois Healthcare Foundation, Inc.
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1013198712
PECOS PAC ID: 1456256874
Enrollment ID: O20031126000641
Entity NameSouthern Illinois Dermatology, Pc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1306870233
PECOS PAC ID: 2769479203
Enrollment ID: O20040427001593

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. Derek G Kenneaster 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
Derek G Kenneaster, MD
220 N Park Ave, Suite 2,
Herrin, IL 62948-3150

Ph: (618) 942-3344
Derek G Kenneaster, MD
220 N Park Ave, Suite 2,
Herrin, IL 62948-3150

Ph: (618) 942-3344

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Phone: 618-942-3344    Fax: 618-942-5045

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