Dr David Saltman, MD - Medicare Internal Medicine in Hilo, HI

Dr David Saltman, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Hematology & Oncology" physician in Hilo, Hawaii. His current practice location is 1190 Waianuenue Ave, Hilo, Hawaii. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (808) 932-3181.

Dr David Saltman is licensed to practice in Hawaii (license number 20725) and he also participates in the medicare program. He does not accept medicare assignments directly but he may accept medicare through third-party (refer to Reassignment section below) and may also prescribe medicare part D drugs. His NPI Number is 1770134223.

Contact Information

Dr David Saltman, MD
1190 Waianuenue Ave,
Hilo, HI 96720-2094
(808) 932-3181
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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr David Saltman
GenderMale
SpecialityInternal Medicine - Hematology & Oncology
Location1190 Waianuenue Ave, Hilo, Hawaii
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsMedicare enrolled and may accept medicare through third-party reassignment. May prescribe medicare part D drugs.
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1770134223
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 09/26/2019
  • Last Update Date: 09/26/2019
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 3476984592
  • Enrollment ID: I20200505002067

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr David Saltman such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1770134223NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207RH0003XInternal Medicine - Hematology & Oncology 20725 (Hawaii)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 David Saltman allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameHilo Medical Center
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1962584060
PECOS PAC ID: 1254422900
Enrollment ID: O20070809000268

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 David Saltman 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 David Saltman, MD
1190 Waianuenue Ave,
Hilo, HI 96720-2094

Ph: (808) 932-3181
Dr David Saltman, MD
1190 Waianuenue Ave,
Hilo, HI 96720-2094

Ph: (808) 932-3181

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