Dr Matthew John Prihoda, MD - Medicare Family Practice in Washington, IA

Dr Matthew John Prihoda, MD is a medicare enrolled "Family Medicine" physician in Washington, Iowa. He went to University Of Iowa, Rj & L Carver College Of Medicine and graduated in 1987 and has 37 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Family Practice. He is a member of the group practice Washington County Hospital and his current practice location is 1230 S Iowa Ave, Washington, Iowa. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (319) 653-7291.

Dr Matthew John Prihoda is licensed to practice in Iowa (license number 26680) 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 1184663684.

Contact Information

Dr Matthew John Prihoda, MD
1230 S Iowa Ave,
Washington, IA 52353-1144
(319) 653-7291
(319) 653-7440

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Matthew John Prihoda
GenderMale
SpecialityFamily Practice
Experience37 Years
Location1230 S Iowa Ave, Washington, Iowa
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 Matthew John Prihoda attended and graduated from University Of Iowa, Rj & L Carver College Of Medicine in 1987
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1184663684
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/06/2006
  • Last Update Date: 05/06/2014
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 2860383395
  • Enrollment ID: I20090128000118

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Matthew John Prihoda such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1184663684NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207Q00000XFamily Medicine 26680 (Iowa)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Washington Co. Public HealthWashington, IAHome health agency
Hospice Of Washington CountyWashington, IAHospice
Washington County Hospital And ClinicsWashington, IAHospital
Parkview ManorWellman, IANursing home
United Presbyterian HomeWashington, IANursing home
Halcyon HouseWashington, IANursing home
Parkview HomeWayland, IANursing home

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Washington County Hospital206232993131

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 Matthew John Prihoda allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameWashington County Hospital
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1053305326
PECOS PAC ID: 2062329931
Enrollment ID: O20031226000310

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 Matthew John Prihoda 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 Matthew John Prihoda, MD
Po Box 909,
Washington, IA 52353-0909

Ph: (319) 653-7291
Dr Matthew John Prihoda, MD
1230 S Iowa Ave,
Washington, IA 52353-1144

Ph: (319) 653-7291

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