Dr John Russell Ringquist, MD - Medicare Emergency Medicine in Elma, WA

Dr John Russell Ringquist, MD is a medicare enrolled "Emergency Medicine" physician in Elma, Washington. He graduated from medical school in 2000 and has 26 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Emergency Medicine. He is a member of the group practice Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center Inc and his current practice location is 600 E Main St Ste A, Elma, Washington. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (360) 346-2222.

Dr John Russell Ringquist is licensed to practice in Washington (license number MD61323829) 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 1851369318.

Contact Information

Dr John Russell Ringquist, MD
600 E Main St Ste A,
Elma, WA 98541-9560
(360) 346-2222
(360) 234-6621

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr John Russell Ringquist
GenderMale
SpecialityEmergency Medicine
Experience26 Years
Location600 E Main St Ste A, Elma, Washington
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 Russell Ringquist graduated from medical school in 2000
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1851369318
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 03/10/2006
  • Last Update Date: 05/12/2025
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 7719142587
  • Enrollment ID: I20250519001132

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr John Russell Ringquist such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1851369318NPI-NPPES
000000770338OtherINANTHEM
201086910MedicaidIN

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207P00000XEmergency Medicine 0101239510 (Virginia)Secondary
207P00000XEmergency Medicine 01068932A (Indiana)Secondary
207P00000XEmergency Medicine 84291 (Wisconsin)Secondary
207P00000XEmergency Medicine MD61323829 (Washington)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Gundersen Lutheran Medical CenterLa crosse, WIHospital
Summit Pacific Medical Center-swing Bed UnitElma, WAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center Inc2163331414793

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 Russell Ringquist allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameGundersen Lutheran Medical Center Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1225873458
PECOS PAC ID: 2163331414
Enrollment ID: O20130619000254

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 Russell Ringquist 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 Russell Ringquist, MD
600 E Main St Ste A,
Elma, WA 98541-9560

Ph: (360) 346-2222
Dr John Russell Ringquist, MD
600 E Main St Ste A,
Elma, WA 98541-9560

Ph: (360) 346-2222

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Emergency Medicine Doctors in Elma, WA

Dr. Benjamin E. Good, M.D.
Emergency Medicine
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 600 E. Main Street, Elma, WA 98541
Phone: 360-346-2222    Fax: 360-346-2161
Clyde Arthur Hanson, DO
Emergency Medicine
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 600 E Main St, Elma, WA 98541
Phone: 360-346-2299    Fax: 360-346-2157

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