Dr Erik Sylvin, MD MS - Medicare Thoracic Surgery in Pittsburgh, PA

Dr Erik Sylvin, MD MS is a medicare enrolled "Thoracic Surgery (cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)" physician in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He graduated from medical school in 2006 and has 18 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Thoracic Surgery. He is a member of the group practice Holy Cross Medical Group and his current practice location is 200 Lothrop St, C 800, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (412) 647-7555.

Dr Erik Sylvin is licensed to practice in Florida (license number ME137675) 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 1275786253.

Contact Information

Dr Erik Sylvin, MD MS
200 Lothrop St, C 800,
Pittsburgh, PA 15213-2536
(412) 647-7555
(412) 647-4710

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Erik Sylvin
GenderMale
SpecialityThoracic Surgery
Experience18 Years
Location200 Lothrop St, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
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 Sylvin graduated from medical school in 2006
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1275786253
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 11/04/2008
  • Last Update Date: 01/04/2022
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 2062715113
  • Enrollment ID: I20190313000223

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Erik Sylvin such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1275786253NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
208G00000XThoracic Surgery (cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) ME137675 (Florida)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Holy Cross HospitalFort lauderdale, FLHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Holy Cross Medical Group1850298365189

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 Sylvin allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameHoly Cross Hospital Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1467401877
PECOS PAC ID: 1850298365
Enrollment ID: O20031215000087

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 Sylvin 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 Sylvin, MD MS
180 Jfk Dr Ste 320,
Atlantis, FL 33462-6641

Ph: (561) 548-4900
Dr Erik Sylvin, MD MS
200 Lothrop St, C 800,
Pittsburgh, PA 15213-2536

Ph: (412) 647-7555

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