Dr Edgar Ruben Salas, MD - Medicare Gastroenterology in Danville, KY

Dr Edgar Ruben Salas, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology" physician in Danville, Kentucky. He went to Texas Tech University Health Science Center School Of Medicine and graduated in 2009 and has 15 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Gastroenterology. He is a member of the group practice Ephraim Mcdowell Health Resource Inc and his current practice location is 216 W Walnut St, Danville, Kentucky. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (859) 239-5860.

Dr Edgar Ruben Salas is licensed to practice in Kentucky (license number 45409) 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 1265666770.

Contact Information

Dr Edgar Ruben Salas, MD
216 W Walnut St,
Danville, KY 40422-1832
(859) 239-5860
(859) 239-5869

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Edgar Ruben Salas
GenderMale
SpecialityGastroenterology
Experience15 Years
Location216 W Walnut St, Danville, Kentucky
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 Edgar Ruben Salas attended and graduated from Texas Tech University Health Science Center School Of Medicine in 2009
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1265666770
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 05/12/2009
  • Last Update Date: 04/10/2020
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 7517192495
  • Enrollment ID: I20131031000031

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Edgar Ruben Salas such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1265666770NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207R00000XInternal Medicine 45409 (Kentucky)Secondary
207RG0100XInternal Medicine - Gastroenterology 45409 (Kentucky)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Ephraim Mcdowell Regional Medical CenterDanville, KYHospital
The James B. Haggin Memorial HospitalHarrodsburg, KYHospital
Ephraim Mcdowell Fort Logan HospitalStanford, KYHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Ephraim Mcdowell Health Resource Inc7517876956115

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 Edgar Ruben Salas allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameKentucky Medical Services Foundation, Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1326091448
PECOS PAC ID: 5698689909
Enrollment ID: O20031119000300
Entity NameEphraim Mcdowell Health Resource Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1487708533
PECOS PAC ID: 7517876956
Enrollment ID: O20031218000776

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 Edgar Ruben Salas 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 Edgar Ruben Salas, MD
216 W Walnut St,
Danville, KY 40422-1832

Ph: (859) 239-5860
Dr Edgar Ruben Salas, MD
216 W Walnut St,
Danville, KY 40422-1832

Ph: (859) 239-5860

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