Dr Michael James Drass, MD - Medicare Anesthesiology in Altoona, PA

Dr Michael James Drass, MD is a medicare enrolled "Anesthesiology - Pain Medicine" physician in Altoona, Pennsylvania. He went to Pennsylvania State University College Of Medicine and graduated in 1992 and has 32 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Anesthesiology. He is a member of the group practice Allegheny Pain Management Pc and his current practice location is 1402 9th Ave, Altoona, Pennsylvania. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (814) 940-2000.

Dr Michael James Drass is licensed to practice in Pennsylvania (license number MD053729L) 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 1225144520.

Contact Information

Dr Michael James Drass, MD
1402 9th Ave,
Altoona, PA 16602-2415
(814) 940-2000
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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Michael James Drass
GenderMale
SpecialityAnesthesiology
Experience32 Years
Location1402 9th Ave, Altoona, Pennsylvania
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 Michael James Drass attended and graduated from Pennsylvania State University College Of Medicine in 1992
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1225144520
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 08/21/2006
  • Last Update Date: 03/19/2008
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 8325000292
  • Enrollment ID: I20041102001020

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Michael James Drass such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1225144520NPI-NPPES
050087579OtherPARAILROAD MEDICARE
120805400OtherPAOWCP
1509167OtherPAGATEWAY
0016964200007MedicaidPA
203262OtherPAUPMC
33432OtherPAGEISINGER
DR973946OtherPABLUE SHIELD

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207LP2900XAnesthesiology - Pain Medicine MD053729L (Pennsylvania)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Upmc AltoonaAltoona, PAHospital
Upmc Bedford MemorialEverett, PAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Allegheny Pain Management Pc06482325204

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 Michael James Drass allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameAllegheny Pain Management Pc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1619986528
PECOS PAC ID: 0648232520
Enrollment ID: O20041102001052

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 Michael James Drass 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 Michael James Drass, MD
1023 Penn View Ln,
Duncansville, PA 16635-7717

Ph: (814) 693-7735
Dr Michael James Drass, MD
1402 9th Ave,
Altoona, PA 16602-2415

Ph: (814) 940-2000

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