Dr Dirk G Asherman, MD - Medicare Orthopedic Surgery in Portland, ME

Dr Dirk G Asherman, MD is a medicare enrolled "Orthopaedic Surgery - Foot And Ankle Surgery" physician in Portland, Maine. He went to Tufts University School Of Medicine and graduated in 1994 and has 30 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Orthopedic Surgery. He is a member of the group practice Spectrum Healthcare Partners Pa and his current practice location is 33 Sewall St, Portland, Maine. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (207) 828-2100.

Dr Dirk G Asherman is licensed to practice in Maine (license number MD15148) 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 1427057611.

Contact Information

Dr Dirk G Asherman, MD
33 Sewall St,
Portland, ME 04102-2603
(207) 828-2100
(207) 828-2190

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Dirk G Asherman
GenderMale
SpecialityOrthopedic Surgery
Experience30 Years
Location33 Sewall St, Portland, Maine
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 Dirk G Asherman attended and graduated from Tufts University School Of Medicine in 1994
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1427057611
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/19/2005
  • Last Update Date: 11/16/2015
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 3870524853
  • Enrollment ID: I20050830000255

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Dirk G Asherman such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1427057611NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207XX0004XOrthopaedic Surgery - Foot And Ankle Surgery MD15148 (Maine)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Northern Light Mercy HospitalPortland, MEHospital
Maine Medical CenterPortland, MEHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Spectrum Healthcare Partners Pa7618871245265

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 Dirk G Asherman allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameSpectrum Healthcare Partners Pa
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1275128688
PECOS PAC ID: 7618871245
Enrollment ID: O20210920000552

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 Dirk G Asherman 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 Dirk G Asherman, MD
324 Gannett Dr Ste 200,
South Portland, ME 04106-3266

Ph: (207) 482-7800
Dr Dirk G Asherman, MD
33 Sewall St,
Portland, ME 04102-2603

Ph: (207) 828-2100

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