Dr Matthew Joseph Eckert, MD - Medicare General Surgery in Joint Base Lewis Mcchord, WA

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Dr Matthew Joseph Eckert, MD is a medicare enrolled "Surgery - Trauma Surgery" physician in Joint Base Lewis Mcchord, Washington. He went to Loyola University Of Chicago, Stritch School Of Medicine and graduated in 2004 and has 22 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as General Surgery. He is a member of the group practice University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill and his current practice location is 9040 Fitzsimmons Dr, Dept Surgery, Madigan Army Medical Center, Joint Base Lewis Mcchord, Washington. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (253) 968-2200.

Dr Matthew Joseph Eckert is licensed to practice in Washington (license number MD60272442) 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 1063446672.

Contact Information

Dr Matthew Joseph Eckert, MD
9040 Fitzsimmons Dr, Dept Surgery, Madigan Army Medical Center,
Joint Base Lewis Mcchord, WA 98431-1000
(253) 968-2200
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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Matthew Joseph Eckert
GenderMale
SpecialityGeneral Surgery
Experience22 Years
Location9040 Fitzsimmons Dr, Joint Base Lewis Mcchord, Washington
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 Joseph Eckert attended and graduated from Loyola University Of Chicago, Stritch School Of Medicine in 2004
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1063446672
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/10/2006
  • Last Update Date: 12/26/2013
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 1355529850
  • Enrollment ID: I20201105001616

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Matthew Joseph Eckert such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1063446672NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
208D00000XGeneral Practice 23646 (Nebraska)Secondary
2086S0127XSurgery - Trauma Surgery MD60272442 (Washington)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Unc HospitalsChapel hill, NCHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill06481811562028

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 Joseph Eckert allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameUniversity of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1780669200
PECOS PAC ID: 0648181156
Enrollment ID: O20031105000359

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 Joseph Eckert 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 Joseph Eckert, MD
2916 N Puget Sound Ave,
Tacoma, WA 98407-5932

Ph: (312) 342-4574		Dr Matthew Joseph Eckert, MD
9040 Fitzsimmons Dr, Dept Surgery, Madigan Army Medical Center,
Joint Base Lewis Mcchord, WA 98431-1000

Ph: (253) 968-2200

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