Dr Erik C Van Os, MD - Medicare Gastroenterology in Durango, CO

Dr Erik C Van Os, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology" physician in Durango, Colorado. He went to University Of Texas Southwestern Medical School At Dallas and graduated in 1985 and has 39 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Gastroenterology. He is a member of the group practice Catholic Health Initiatives Colorado and his current practice location is 1010 Three Springs Blvd Ste 270, Durango, Colorado. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (970) 764-3800.

Dr Erik C Van Os is licensed to practice in Colorado (license number DR0035188) 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 1467565374.

Contact Information

Dr Erik C Van Os, MD
1010 Three Springs Blvd Ste 270,
Durango, CO 81301-8296
(970) 764-3800
(970) 764-3840

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Erik C Van Os
GenderMale
SpecialityGastroenterology
Experience39 Years
Location1010 Three Springs Blvd Ste 270, Durango, Colorado
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 Erik C Van Os attended and graduated from University Of Texas Southwestern Medical School At Dallas in 1985
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1467565374
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 08/16/2006
  • Last Update Date: 02/04/2020
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 4981650389
  • Enrollment ID: I20051024000598

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Erik C Van Os such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1467565374NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207RG0100XInternal Medicine - Gastroenterology DR0035188 (Colorado)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Mercy Regional Medical CenterDurango, COHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Catholic Health Initiatives Colorado8022927342998

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 Erik C Van Os allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameCatholic Health Initiatives Colorado
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1356783351
PECOS PAC ID: 8022927342
Enrollment ID: O20031215000462

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 Erik C Van Os 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 Erik C Van Os, MD
1010 Three Springs Blvd,
Durango, CO 81301-8296

Ph: (970) 764-3800
Dr Erik C Van Os, MD
1010 Three Springs Blvd Ste 270,
Durango, CO 81301-8296

Ph: (970) 764-3800

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Medicare Assignment: Assignment means that your doctor, provider, or supplier agrees (or is required by law) to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services. Most doctors, providers, and suppliers accept assignment, but you should always check to make sure. Participating providers have signed an agreement to accept assignment for all Medicare-covered services.

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