Dr Leta Maria Arteaga, - Medicare Obstetrics/gynecology in Fort Defiance, AZ

Dr Leta Maria Arteaga, is a medicare enrolled "Obstetrics & Gynecology" physician in Fort Defiance, Arizona. She went to University Of North Dakota School Of Medicine and graduated in 1997 and has 27 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Obstetrics/gynecology. She is a member of the group practice The Fort Defiance Indian Hospital Board, Incorporation and her current practice location is Corner Of Rt N12 And N7, Fort Defiance Phs Hospital, Fort Defiance, Arizona. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (928) 729-8000.

Dr Leta Maria Arteaga is licensed to practice in New Mexico (license number 2002-0474) 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 1891864526.

Contact Information

Dr Leta Maria Arteaga,
Corner Of Rt N12 And N7, Fort Defiance Phs Hospital,
Fort Defiance, AZ 86504
(928) 729-8000
(928) 729-8794

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Leta Maria Arteaga
GenderFemale
SpecialityObstetrics/gynecology
Experience27 Years
LocationCorner Of Rt N12 And N7, Fort Defiance, Arizona
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 Leta Maria Arteaga attended and graduated from University Of North Dakota School Of Medicine in 1997
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1891864526
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 11/07/2006
  • Last Update Date: 09/07/2011
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 3072408285
  • Enrollment ID: I20040217000794

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Leta Maria Arteaga such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1891864526NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207V00000XObstetrics & Gynecology 2002-0474 (New Mexico)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Fort Defiance Indian HospitalFort defiance, AZHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
The Fort Defiance Indian Hospital Board, Incorporation0941336697144

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 Leta Maria Arteaga allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Entity NameThe Fort Defiance Indian Hospital Board, Incorporation
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1477876639
PECOS PAC ID: 0941336697
Enrollment ID: O20100429001153

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 Leta Maria Arteaga 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 Leta Maria Arteaga,
Po Box 649, Fort Defiance Phs Hospital,
Fort Defiance, AZ 86504-0649

Ph: (928) 729-8000
Dr Leta Maria Arteaga,
Corner Of Rt N12 And N7, Fort Defiance Phs Hospital,
Fort Defiance, AZ 86504

Ph: (928) 729-8000

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Obstetrics & Gynecology Doctors in Fort Defiance, AZ

Carol Lynn Brokschmidt, MD
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: Corner Of Rt. N12 And N7, Fort Defiance Phs Hospital, Fort Defiance, AZ 86504
Phone: 928-729-8757    
Dr. Michael Ihsaan, MD MPH
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: Corner Of Rt N12 And N7, Fort Defiance, AZ 86504
Phone: 928-729-8000    
Dr. Scott Shin, D.O.
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: Fort Defiance Phs Hospital, Corner Of Route N12 & N7, Fort Defiance, AZ 86504
Phone: 928-729-8770    
Claude Clayton Perkins, MD
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: Corner Of Route N12 And N7, Fort Defiance, AZ 86504
Phone: 928-729-8000    
Carl Theodore Opderbeck, MD
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: Route 7 And Route 12, Fort Defiance Indian Hospital, Fort Defiance, AZ 86504
Phone: 928-729-8020    Fax: 828-729-8794
Kathleen Cohen,
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: Corner Of Route N12 And N7, Fort Defiance, AZ 86504
Phone: 928-729-8000    
Ms. Beth Vermont, M.D.
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: Corner Of Route N12 And N7, Fort Defiance, AZ 86504
Phone: 928-729-8000    

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