Dr Blaine Richard Heric, MD - Medicare Thoracic Surgery in Clearwater, FL

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Dr Blaine Richard Heric, MD is a medicare enrolled "Thoracic Surgery (cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)" physician in Clearwater, Florida. He went to Js Weill Medical College, Cornell University and graduated in 1982 and has 43 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Thoracic Surgery. He is a member of the group practice Baycare Medical Group, Inc. and his current practice location is 455 Pinellas St, Suite 320, Clearwater, Florida. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (727) 446-2273.

Dr Blaine Richard Heric is licensed to practice in Florida (license number ME73348) 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 1912971946.

Contact Information

Dr Blaine Richard Heric, MD
455 Pinellas St, Suite 320,
Clearwater, FL 33756-3369
(727) 446-2273
(727) 441-4966

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Blaine Richard Heric
GenderMale
SpecialityThoracic Surgery
Experience43 Years
Location455 Pinellas St, Clearwater, 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 Blaine Richard Heric attended and graduated from Js Weill Medical College, Cornell University in 1982
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1912971946
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 02/15/2006
  • Last Update Date: 12/05/2016
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 7416856190
  • Enrollment ID: I20100303000497

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Blaine Richard Heric such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1912971946NPI-NPPES
252274880MedicaidFL
P01735276OtherFLRAILROAD MEDICARE PROVIDER NUMBER

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
208G00000XThoracic Surgery (cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) ME73348 (Florida)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Baycare Home Care IncLargo, FLHome health agency
Baycare Home Care IncDunedin, FLHome health agency
Morton Plant HospitalClearwater, FLHospital
Morton Plant Mease Healthcare CountrysideSafety harbor, FLHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Baycare Medical Group, Inc.64067536231356

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 Blaine Richard Heric allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameBaycare Medical Group, Inc.
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1043269871
PECOS PAC ID: 6406753623
Enrollment ID: O20031216000718

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 Blaine Richard Heric 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 Blaine Richard Heric, MD
Po Box 10744,
Clearwater, FL 33757-8744

Ph: (727) 532-0002		Dr Blaine Richard Heric, MD
455 Pinellas St, Suite 320,
Clearwater, FL 33756-3369

Ph: (727) 446-2273

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