Dr Clara Raquel Epstein, MD, FICS - Medicare Neurosurgery in Westcliffe, CO

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Dr Clara Raquel Epstein, MD, FICS is a medicare enrolled "Neurological Surgery" physician in Westcliffe, Colorado. She graduated from medical school in 1996 and has 28 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Neurosurgery. Her current practice location is 401 Main St, Westcliffe, Colorado. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (303) 800-9129.

Dr Clara Raquel Epstein is licensed to practice in Colorado (license number 40083) and she also participates in the medicare program. She accepts medicare assignments (which means she accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and her NPI Number is 1780806745.

Contact Information

Dr Clara Raquel Epstein, MD, FICS
401 Main St,
Westcliffe, CO 81252-9468
(303) 800-9129
(720) 638-0497

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Clara Raquel Epstein
GenderFemale
SpecialityNeurosurgery
Experience28 Years
Location401 Main St, Westcliffe, Colorado
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. She accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Clara Raquel Epstein graduated from medical school in 1996
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1780806745
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 05/02/2007
  • Last Update Date: 12/29/2023
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 1951598846
  • Enrollment ID: I20101203000954

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Clara Raquel Epstein such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1780806745NPI-NPPES
T061320120000590OtherCOMEDICARE, TRAILBLAZER HEALTH ENTERPRISES, LLC

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207T00000XNeurological Surgery A76471 (California)Secondary
207T00000XNeurological Surgery 40083 (Colorado)Primary

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 Clara Raquel Epstein allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Entity NameSalida Hospital District
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1972778272
PECOS PAC ID: 3577451152
Enrollment ID: O20040413000292
Entity NameEpstein Neurosurgery Center, Llc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1942510169
PECOS PAC ID: 9739376732
Enrollment ID: O20101202001096

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 Clara Raquel Epstein 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 Clara Raquel Epstein, MD, FICS
2121 Corral N,
Cotopaxi, CO 81223-8898

Ph: (303) 800-9129		Dr Clara Raquel Epstein, MD, FICS
401 Main St,
Westcliffe, CO 81252-9468

Ph: (303) 800-9129

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Neurological Surgery Doctors in Westcliffe, CO


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