Dr Joel M Kichler, MD - Medicare Gastroenterology in Brackenridge, PA

Dr Joel M Kichler, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology" physician in Brackenridge, Pennsylvania. He went to University Of Toledo College Of Medicine and graduated in 1976 and has 48 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Gastroenterology. He is a member of the group practice Allegheny Clinic and his current practice location is 985 Penn St Ste A, Brackenridge, Pennsylvania. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (724) 671-7909.

Dr Joel M Kichler is licensed to practice in Pennsylvania (license number 019480E) 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 1972502516.

Contact Information

Dr Joel M Kichler, MD
985 Penn St Ste A,
Brackenridge, PA 15014-1160
(724) 671-7909
(724) 904-7953

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Joel M Kichler
GenderMale
SpecialityGastroenterology
Experience48 Years
Location985 Penn St Ste A, Brackenridge, 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 Joel M Kichler attended and graduated from University Of Toledo College Of Medicine in 1976
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1972502516
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/16/2005
  • Last Update Date: 09/09/2019
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 6204877988
  • Enrollment ID: I20050513000009

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Joel M Kichler such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1972502516NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207RG0100XInternal Medicine - Gastroenterology 019480E (Pennsylvania)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Allegheny Valley HospitalNatrona, PAHospital

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 Joel M Kichler allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameAllegheny Clinic
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1073081493
PECOS PAC ID: 5395649586
Enrollment ID: O20040310000602
Entity NameValley Medical Associates, Pc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1447468061
PECOS PAC ID: 3072551175
Enrollment ID: O20050420000022

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 Joel M Kichler 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 Joel M Kichler, MD
985 Penn St Ste A,
Brackenridge, PA 15014-1160

Ph: (724) 671-7909
Dr Joel M Kichler, MD
985 Penn St Ste A,
Brackenridge, PA 15014-1160

Ph: (724) 671-7909

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