Dr Frank W Sellke, MD - Medicare Thoracic Surgery in Providence, RI

Dr Frank W Sellke, MD is a medicare enrolled "Thoracic Surgery (cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)" physician in Providence, Rhode Island. He went to Indiana Medical College, School Of Medicine Of Purdue University and graduated in 1981 and has 43 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Thoracic Surgery. He is a member of the group practice University Cardiovascular Surgical Associates Inc and his current practice location is Two Dudley Street, Ste. 470, University Cardiovascular Surgical Associates, Providence, Rhode Island. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (401) 274-7546.

Dr Frank W Sellke is licensed to practice in Massachusetts (license number 72492) 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 1457304859.

Contact Information

Dr Frank W Sellke, MD
Two Dudley Street, Ste. 470, University Cardiovascular Surgical Associates,
Providence, RI 02905
(401) 274-7546
(401) 274-7910

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Frank W Sellke
GenderMale
SpecialityThoracic Surgery
Experience43 Years
LocationTwo Dudley Street, Ste. 470, Providence, Rhode Island
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 Frank W Sellke attended and graduated from Indiana Medical College, School Of Medicine Of Purdue University in 1981
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1457304859
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 05/18/2006
  • Last Update Date: 05/25/2010
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 4183691462
  • Enrollment ID: I20081107000028

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Frank W Sellke such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1457304859NPI-NPPES
3062261MedicaidMA
FS58329MedicaidRI

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
208G00000XThoracic Surgery (cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) 72492 (Massachusetts)Primary
208G00000XThoracic Surgery (cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) MD10710 (Rhode Island)Secondary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Rhode Island HospitalProvidence, RIHospital
The Miriam HospitalProvidence, RIHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
University Cardiovascular Surgical Associates Inc98302535175

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 Frank W Sellke allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameUniversity Cardiovascular Surgical Associates Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1770728024
PECOS PAC ID: 9830253517
Enrollment ID: O20090123000504

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 Frank W Sellke 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 Frank W Sellke, MD
Two Dudley Street, Ste. 470, University Cardiovascular Surgical Associates,
Providence, RI 02905

Ph: (401) 274-7546
Dr Frank W Sellke, MD
Two Dudley Street, Ste. 470, University Cardiovascular Surgical Associates,
Providence, RI 02905

Ph: (401) 274-7546

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