Dr John L Eckard, MD - Medicare Psychiatry in Bedford, IN

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Dr John L Eckard, MD is a medicare enrolled "Psychiatry & Neurology - Psychiatry" physician in Bedford, Indiana. He went to Indiana University School Of Medicine and graduated in 1991 and has 35 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Psychiatry. He is a member of the group practice Hoosier Uplands Economic Development Corporation and his current practice location is 2125 16th St, Bedford, Indiana. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (812) 275-4053.

Dr John L Eckard is licensed to practice in Indiana (license number 01049655A) 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 1083603187.

Contact Information

Dr John L Eckard, MD
2125 16th St,
Bedford, IN 47421-3003
(812) 275-4053
(812) 275-5494

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr John L Eckard
GenderMale
SpecialityPsychiatry
Experience35 Years
Location2125 16th St, Bedford, Indiana
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 John L Eckard attended and graduated from Indiana University School Of Medicine in 1991
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1083603187
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 10/20/2005
  • Last Update Date: 07/08/2016
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 6406906098
  • Enrollment ID: I20090602000212

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr John L Eckard such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1083603187NPI-NPPES
200207410AMedicaidIN

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
2084P0800XPsychiatry & Neurology - Psychiatry 01049655A (Indiana)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Memorial Hospital And Health Care CenterJasper, INHospital
Indiana University Health Bedford HospitalBedford, INHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Hoosier Uplands Economic Development Corporation40827674966

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 John L Eckard allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameLifespring Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1851489942
PECOS PAC ID: 5294624508
Enrollment ID: O20040315000128
Entity NameSouthern Indiana Community Health Care Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1427171057
PECOS PAC ID: 5799694360
Enrollment ID: O20040525000541
Entity NameHoosier Uplands Economic Development Corporation
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1376813147
PECOS PAC ID: 4082767496
Enrollment ID: O20120222000487

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 John L Eckard 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 John L Eckard, MD
2125 16th Street,
Bedford, IN 47421

Ph: (812) 275-4053		Dr John L Eckard, MD
2125 16th St,
Bedford, IN 47421-3003

Ph: (812) 275-4053

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