Dr Ernest J Meinhardt, MD - Medicare Family Practice in Anchorage, AK

Dr Ernest J Meinhardt, MD is a medicare enrolled "General Practice" physician in Anchorage, Alaska. He went to University Of Kansas School Of Med (kc/wich/sal) and graduated in 1977 and has 47 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Family Practice. He is a member of the group practice Independence Park Medical Services Inc and his current practice location is 9500 Independence Dr, Ste 900, Anchorage, Alaska. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (907) 522-1341.

Dr Ernest J Meinhardt is licensed to practice in Alaska (license number 1765) 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 1699768598.

Contact Information

Dr Ernest J Meinhardt, MD
9500 Independence Dr, Ste 900,
Anchorage, AK 99507-4615
(907) 522-1341
(907) 522-1343

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Ernest J Meinhardt
GenderMale
SpecialityFamily Practice
Experience47 Years
Location9500 Independence Dr, Anchorage, Alaska
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 Ernest J Meinhardt attended and graduated from University Of Kansas School Of Med (kc/wich/sal) in 1977
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1699768598
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 08/25/2005
  • Last Update Date: 07/08/2007
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 5092614594
  • Enrollment ID: I20050926000412

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Ernest J Meinhardt such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1699768598NPI-NPPES
5914224OtherAETNA
MD1765MedicaidAK

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
208D00000XGeneral Practice 1765 (Alaska)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Independence Park Medical Services Inc90320185286

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 Ernest J Meinhardt allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameIndependence Park Medical Services Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1366435273
PECOS PAC ID: 9032018528
Enrollment ID: O20040105000130

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 Ernest J Meinhardt 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 Ernest J Meinhardt, MD
9500 Independence Dr, Ste 900,
Anchorage, AK 99507-4615

Ph: (907) 522-1341
Dr Ernest J Meinhardt, MD
9500 Independence Dr, Ste 900,
Anchorage, AK 99507-4615

Ph: (907) 522-1341

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