Dr Gregory Michael Schackel, MD - Medicare Otolaryngology in Durango, CO

Dr Gregory Michael Schackel, MD is a medicare enrolled "Otolaryngology" physician in Durango, Colorado. He went to University Of Oklahoma College Of Medicine and graduated in 1985 and has 39 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Otolaryngology. He is a member of the group practice Southwestern Colorado Ear Nose And Throat and his current practice location is 1 Mercado St, Suite 205, Durango, Colorado. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (970) 385-7272.

Dr Gregory Michael Schackel is licensed to practice in New Mexico (license number 90296) 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 1831148352.

Contact Information

Dr Gregory Michael Schackel, MD
1 Mercado St, Suite 205,
Durango, CO 81301-7306
(970) 385-7272
(970) 385-7299

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Gregory Michael Schackel
GenderMale
SpecialityOtolaryngology
Experience39 Years
Location1 Mercado St, 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 Gregory Michael Schackel attended and graduated from University Of Oklahoma College Of Medicine in 1985
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1831148352
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 05/10/2006
  • Last Update Date: 03/26/2010
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 6901809771
  • Enrollment ID: I20060816000416

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Gregory Michael Schackel such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1831148352NPI-NPPES
84687215MedicaidCO

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207Y00000XOtolaryngology 44598 (Colorado)Secondary
207Y00000XOtolaryngology 90296 (New Mexico)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Mercy Regional Medical CenterDurango, COHospital
Southwest Memorial HospitalCortez, COHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Southwestern Colorado Ear Nose And Throat77199805806

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 Gregory Michael Schackel allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameSouthwestern Colorado Ear Nose And Throat
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1689607947
PECOS PAC ID: 7719980580
Enrollment ID: O20060816000428

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 Gregory Michael Schackel 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 Gregory Michael Schackel, MD
1 Mercado St, Suite 205,
Durango, CO 81301-7306

Ph: (970) 385-7272
Dr Gregory Michael Schackel, MD
1 Mercado St, Suite 205,
Durango, CO 81301-7306

Ph: (970) 385-7272

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