Dr Joseph Phillip Spott, DO - Medicare Orthopedic Surgery in East Chicago, IN

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Dr Joseph Phillip Spott, DO is a medicare enrolled "Orthopaedic Surgery" physician in East Chicago, Indiana. He went to Des Moines University Of Osteopathic Medicine And Health Sciences and graduated in 1993 and has 33 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Orthopedic Surgery. He is a member of the group practice Fuze Medical, The Methodist Hospitals Inc and his current practice location is 4320 Fir St, Suite 417, East Chicago, Indiana. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (219) 397-8648.

Dr Joseph Phillip Spott is licensed to practice in Indiana (license number 02001917A) 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 1568437937.

Contact Information

Dr Joseph Phillip Spott, DO
4320 Fir St, Suite 417,
East Chicago, IN 46312-3052
(219) 397-8648
(219) 397-8653

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Joseph Phillip Spott
GenderMale
SpecialityOrthopedic Surgery
Experience33 Years
Location4320 Fir St, East Chicago, 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 Joseph Phillip Spott attended and graduated from Des Moines University Of Osteopathic Medicine And Health Sciences in 1993
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1568437937
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 02/21/2006
  • Last Update Date: 01/24/2017
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 8426004516
  • Enrollment ID: I20050322000761

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Joseph Phillip Spott such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1568437937NPI-NPPES
200184170MedicaidIN
000000373304OtherINANTHEM
0361058461MedicaidIL
90001235OtherILBCBS
N275934OtherINHARMONY
7538064OtherINAETNA
275934OtherINWELLCARE
6582857OtherINCIGNA
POO222849OtherINRR MEDICARE

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207X00000XOrthopaedic Surgery 02001917A (Indiana)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Community HospitalMunster, INHospital
Methodist Hospitals IncGary, INHospital
St Catherine Hospital IncEast chicago, INHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Fuze Medical90326455362
The Methodist Hospitals Inc9638063894105

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 Joseph Phillip Spott allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameThe Methodist Hospitals Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1720290349
PECOS PAC ID: 9638063894
Enrollment ID: O20040210000526
Entity NameSpine & Musculoskeletal Center Pc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1689872152
PECOS PAC ID: 7012962103
Enrollment ID: O20050322000704
Entity NameFuze Medical
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1427809870
PECOS PAC ID: 9032645536
Enrollment ID: O20241206003129

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 Joseph Phillip Spott 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 Joseph Phillip Spott, DO
9430 Wicker Ave,
Saint John, IN 46373-9768

Ph: (219) 558-8068		Dr Joseph Phillip Spott, DO
4320 Fir St, Suite 417,
East Chicago, IN 46312-3052

Ph: (219) 397-8648

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Ralph William Richter Jr., MD
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 4320 Fir Street, East Chicago, IN 46312
Phone: 219-392-1215    Fax: 219-392-0504

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