Dr Martha E Hierro, MD - Medicare Gastroenterology in Santa Monica, CA

Dr Martha E Hierro, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology" physician in Santa Monica, California. She went to University Of California, Geffen School Of Medicine and graduated in 1987 and has 37 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Gastroenterology. Her current practice location is 2021 Santa Monica Blvd, Ste 335e, Santa Monica, California. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (310) 471-9917.

Dr Martha E Hierro is licensed to practice in California (license number G65495) 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 1770562431.

Contact Information

Dr Martha E Hierro, MD
2021 Santa Monica Blvd, Ste 335e,
Santa Monica, CA 90404-2146
(310) 471-9917
(310) 319-2468

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Martha E Hierro
GenderFemale
SpecialityGastroenterology
Experience37 Years
Location2021 Santa Monica Blvd, Santa Monica, California
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 Martha E Hierro attended and graduated from University Of California, Geffen School Of Medicine in 1987
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1770562431
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 01/11/2006
  • Last Update Date: 08/25/2020
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 3577651488
  • Enrollment ID: I20101228000331

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Martha E Hierro such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1770562431NPI-NPPES
00G654950MedicaidCA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207RG0100XInternal Medicine - Gastroenterology G65495 (California)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Providence Saint John's Health CenterSanta monica, CAHospital

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 Martha E Hierro allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Entity NameMartha Hierro, Md Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1548883622
PECOS PAC ID: 8224458914
Enrollment ID: O20201019002406

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 Martha E Hierro 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 Martha E Hierro, MD
2021 Santa Monica Blvd, Ste 335e,
Santa Monica, CA 90404-2146

Ph: (310) 471-9917
Dr Martha E Hierro, MD
2021 Santa Monica Blvd, Ste 335e,
Santa Monica, CA 90404-2146

Ph: (310) 471-9917

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Medicare Assignment: Assignment means that your doctor, provider, or supplier agrees (or is required by law) to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services. Most doctors, providers, and suppliers accept assignment, but you should always check to make sure. Participating providers have signed an agreement to accept assignment for all Medicare-covered services.

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