Dr Alexander Koretz, MD - Medicare Anesthesiology in Burbank, CA

Dr Alexander Koretz, MD is a medicare enrolled "Anesthesiology" physician in Burbank, California. He graduated from medical school in 1990 and has 34 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Anesthesiology. He is a member of the group practice Buena Vista Anesthesia Medical Group and his current practice location is 501 S Buena Vista St, Burbank, California. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (818) 843-5111.

Dr Alexander Koretz is licensed to practice in California (license number A55014) 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 1306869573.

Contact Information

Dr Alexander Koretz, MD
501 S Buena Vista St,
Burbank, CA 91505-4809
(818) 843-5111
(818) 847-3935

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Alexander Koretz
GenderMale
SpecialityAnesthesiology
Experience34 Years
Location501 S Buena Vista St, Burbank, 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:
  • Dr Alexander Koretz graduated from medical school in 1990
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1306869573
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/26/2006
  • Last Update Date: 08/06/2014
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 4183642788
  • Enrollment ID: I20051102000619

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Alexander Koretz such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1306869573NPI-NPPES
00A550140OtherCABLUE SHIELD
00A550140MedicaidCA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207L00000XAnesthesiology A55014 (California)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Providence Saint Joseph Medical CtrBurbank, CAHospital
Providence Holy Cross Medical CenterMission hills, CAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Buena Vista Anesthesia Medical Group711397599648

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 Alexander Koretz allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameBuena Vista Anesthesia Medical Group
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1366462293
PECOS PAC ID: 7113975996
Enrollment ID: O20050107000780

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 Alexander Koretz 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 Alexander Koretz, MD
Po Box 60790,
Pasadena, CA 91116-6790

Ph: (626) 795-6596
Dr Alexander Koretz, MD
501 S Buena Vista St,
Burbank, CA 91505-4809

Ph: (818) 843-5111

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Anesthesiology Doctors in Burbank, CA

Dr. Kent Vu, M.D.
Anesthesiology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 501 S Buena Vista St, Burbank, CA 91505
Phone: 818-843-5111    
Mark Paul Schlesinger, M.D.
Anesthesiology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 2031 W Alameda Ave, Suite 330, Burbank, CA 91506
Phone: 818-845-8100    Fax: 818-845-8120
Quynh Thien Quach, D.O.
Anesthesiology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 501 S Buena Vista St, Burbank, CA 91505
Phone: 818-843-5111    Fax: 818-847-3935
Dr. John Brandon Hawkins, D.O.
Anesthesiology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 501 S Buena Vista St, Burbank, CA 91505
Phone: 818-843-5111    Fax: 818-847-3935
Dr. David Valondo Mungcal, M.D.
Anesthesiology
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 501 S Buena Vista St, Burbank, CA 91505
Phone: 818-843-5111    Fax: 818-847-3935
John Frank Fragola Jr., M.D.
Anesthesiology
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 501 S Buena Vista St, Burbank, CA 91505
Phone: 818-843-5111    Fax: 818-847-3935
Kevin Wayne Chan, M.D.
Anesthesiology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 501 S Buena Vista St, Burbank, CA 91505
Phone: 818-843-5111    Fax: 818-847-3935

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