Dr Bassam Kret, MD - Medicare Hospitalist in Newark, OH

Dr Bassam Kret, MD is a medicare enrolled "Hospitalist" physician in Newark, Ohio. He graduated from medical school in 1986 and has 38 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Hospitalist. He is a member of the group practice Licking Memorial Professional Corporation and his current practice location is 1320 W Main St, Newark, Ohio. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (220) 564-1791.

Dr Bassam Kret is licensed to practice in Ohio (license number 35.081735) 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 1104824960.

Contact Information

Dr Bassam Kret, MD
1320 W Main St,
Newark, OH 43055-1822
(220) 564-1791
(220) 564-1790

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Bassam Kret
GenderMale
SpecialityHospitalist
Experience38 Years
Location1320 W Main St, Newark, Ohio
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 Bassam Kret graduated from medical school in 1986
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1104824960
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/14/2005
  • Last Update Date: 03/24/2023
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 1254327984
  • Enrollment ID: I20040420001594

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Bassam Kret such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1104824960NPI-NPPES
2355599MedicaidOH

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207R00000XInternal Medicine 35-081735 (Ohio)Secondary
208M00000XHospitalist 35081735 (Ohio)Secondary
208M00000XHospitalist 35.081735 (Ohio)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Licking Memorial HospitalNewark, OHHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Licking Memorial Professional Corporation6204740731200

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 Bassam Kret allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameLicking Memorial Professional Corporation
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1326072265
PECOS PAC ID: 6204740731
Enrollment ID: O20031203000131

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 Bassam Kret 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 Bassam Kret, MD
1320 W Main St,
Newark, OH 43055-1822

Ph: (220) 564-1791
Dr Bassam Kret, MD
1320 W Main St,
Newark, OH 43055-1822

Ph: (220) 564-1791

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