Dr Ashok Bapat, MD - Medicare Medical Oncology in Estero, FL

Dr Ashok Bapat, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Medical Oncology" physician in Estero, Florida. He graduated from medical school in 1973 and has 51 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Medical Oncology. He is a member of the group practice Geisinger Clinic and his current practice location is 8440 Murano Del Lago Dr, Estero, Florida. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (239) 221-5402.

Dr Ashok Bapat is licensed to practice in Florida (license number ME145016) 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 1518960384.

Contact Information

Dr Ashok Bapat, MD
8440 Murano Del Lago Dr,
Estero, FL 34135-8615
(239) 221-5402
(239) 949-5713

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Ashok Bapat
GenderMale
SpecialityMedical Oncology
Experience51 Years
Location8440 Murano Del Lago Dr, Estero, Florida
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 Ashok Bapat graduated from medical school in 1973
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1518960384
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 05/24/2005
  • Last Update Date: 11/04/2021
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 9133130537
  • Enrollment ID: I20230306001258

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Ashok Bapat such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1518960384NPI-NPPES
108047500MedicaidFL

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207R00000XInternal Medicine ME145016 (Florida)Secondary
207RH0000XInternal Medicine - Hematology ME145016 (Florida)Secondary
207RX0202XInternal Medicine - Medical Oncology ME145016 (Florida)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Geisinger Clinic53956570012866

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 Ashok Bapat allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameGeisinger Clinic
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1366493868
PECOS PAC ID: 5395657001
Enrollment ID: O20040130000518

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 Ashok Bapat 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 Ashok Bapat, MD
4371 Veronica S Shoemaker Blvd,
Fort Myers, FL 33916-2216

Ph: (239) 274-8200
Dr Ashok Bapat, MD
8440 Murano Del Lago Dr,
Estero, FL 34135-8615

Ph: (239) 221-5402

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