Dr Lance Needham, MD - Medicare Pathology in Ponce, PR

Dr Lance Needham, MD is a medicare enrolled "Pathology - Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology" physician in Ponce, Puerto Rico. He went to Vanderbilt University School Of Medicine and graduated in 2006 and has 18 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Pathology. He is a member of the group practice Southern Pathology Services Inc and his current practice location is 234a Sabanetas Ind Pk, Ponce, Puerto Rico. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (787) 841-8645.

Dr Lance Needham is licensed to practice in Puerto Rico (license number 18751) 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 1821201104.

Contact Information

Dr Lance Needham, MD
234a Sabanetas Ind Pk,
Ponce, PR 00716-4401
(787) 841-8645
(787) 843-3464

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Lance Needham
GenderMale
SpecialityPathology
Experience18 Years
Location234a Sabanetas Ind Pk, Ponce, Puerto Rico
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 Lance Needham attended and graduated from Vanderbilt University School Of Medicine in 2006
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1821201104
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 05/07/2007
  • Last Update Date: 05/07/2024
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 3476875451
  • Enrollment ID: I20141202000874

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Lance Needham such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1821201104NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207ZP0102XPathology - Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology 18751 (Puerto Rico)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
San Luke's Memorial Hospital IncPonce, PRHospital
Mayaguez Medical CenterMayaguez, PRHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Southern Pathology Services Inc72142595067

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 Lance Needham allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameSouthern Pathology Services Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1134119233
PECOS PAC ID: 7214259506
Enrollment ID: O20141121001574

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 Lance Needham 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 Lance Needham, MD
234a Sabanetas Ind Pk,
Ponce, PR 00716-4401

Ph: (787) 841-8645
Dr Lance Needham, MD
234a Sabanetas Ind Pk,
Ponce, PR 00716-4401

Ph: (787) 841-8645

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