Dr Lauren S Nagashima-whalen, MD - Medicare Dermatology in Athens, GA

Dr Lauren S Nagashima-whalen, MD is a medicare enrolled "Dermatology" physician in Athens, Georgia. She went to Clvlnd Clinic Lerner College Of Med Of Case Wstn Rsv University and graduated in 1989 and has 35 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Dermatology. She is a member of the group practice Patrick D Retterbush Md Llc and her current practice location is 728 Cobb St, Athens, Georgia. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (706) 548-3109.

Dr Lauren S Nagashima-whalen is licensed to practice in Georgia (license number 060776) and she also participates in the medicare program. She accepts medicare assignments (which means she accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and her NPI Number is 1033172382.

Contact Information

Dr Lauren S Nagashima-whalen, MD
728 Cobb St,
Athens, GA 30606-2942
(706) 548-3109
(706) 543-4439

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Lauren S Nagashima-whalen
GenderFemale
SpecialityDermatology
Experience35 Years
Location728 Cobb St, Athens, Georgia
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. She accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Lauren S Nagashima-whalen attended and graduated from Clvlnd Clinic Lerner College Of Med Of Case Wstn Rsv University in 1989
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1033172382
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 04/08/2006
  • Last Update Date: 12/02/2014
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 5991802035
  • Enrollment ID: I20090204000460

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Lauren S Nagashima-whalen such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1033172382NPI-NPPES
1437298957OtherGAGROUP NPI
513522OtherGAWELLCARE
457017490AMedicaidGA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207N00000XDermatology 060776 (Georgia)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Patrick D Retterbush Md Llc90324423064

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 Lauren S Nagashima-whalen allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Entity NamePatrick D Retterbush Md Llc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1700357019
PECOS PAC ID: 9032442306
Enrollment ID: O20190531002341

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 Lauren S Nagashima-whalen 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 Lauren S Nagashima-whalen, MD
728 Cobb St,
Athens, GA 30606-2942

Ph: (706) 548-3109
Dr Lauren S Nagashima-whalen, MD
728 Cobb St,
Athens, GA 30606-2942

Ph: (706) 548-3109

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