Dr Adelbert J Mencias, MD - Medicare Hand Surgery in La Porte, IN

Dr Adelbert J Mencias, MD is a medicare enrolled "Orthopaedic Surgery - Hand Surgery" physician in La Porte, Indiana. He went to Indiana University School Of Medicine and graduated in 1998 and has 26 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Hand Surgery. He is a member of the group practice Ascendant Orthopedic Alliance Llc, Central Indiana Orthopedics Llc and his current practice location is 900 I St, La Porte, Indiana. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (574) 247-9441.

Dr Adelbert J Mencias is licensed to practice in Indiana (license number 01051175A) 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 1437131489.

Contact Information

Dr Adelbert J Mencias, MD
900 I St,
La Porte, IN 46350-5533
(574) 247-9441
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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Adelbert J Mencias
GenderMale
SpecialityHand Surgery
Experience26 Years
Location900 I St, La Porte, Indiana
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:
  • Dr Adelbert J Mencias attended and graduated from Indiana University School Of Medicine in 1998
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1437131489
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 11/16/2005
  • Last Update Date: 10/19/2023
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 5193799302
  • Enrollment ID: I20040824000298

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Adelbert J Mencias such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1437131489NPI-NPPES
200446250RMedicaidIN

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207XS0106XOrthopaedic Surgery - Hand Surgery 01051175A (Indiana)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Lakeland Hospital, St JosephSt joseph, MIHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Ascendant Orthopedic Alliance Llc761823412158
Central Indiana Orthopedics Llc5698667822142

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. Dr Adelbert J Mencias allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameCentral Indiana Orthopedics Llc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1063422137
PECOS PAC ID: 5698667822
Enrollment ID: O20040325000156
Entity NameAscendant Orthopedic Alliance Llc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1336665991
PECOS PAC ID: 7618234121
Enrollment ID: O20171207001962

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. Dr Adelbert J Mencias 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
Dr Adelbert J Mencias, MD
3600 W Bethel Ave,
Muncie, IN 47304-5407

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Dr Adelbert J Mencias, MD
900 I St,
La Porte, IN 46350-5533

Ph: (574) 247-9441

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