Dr Michael John Eppinger, MD - Medicare Thoracic Surgery in San Antonio, TX

Dr Michael John Eppinger, MD is a medicare enrolled "Thoracic Surgery (cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)" physician in San Antonio, Texas. He went to University Of Michigan Medical School and graduated in 1991 and has 33 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Thoracic Surgery. He is a member of the group practice Baycare Aurora Llc and his current practice location is 7400 Merton Minter St, San Antonio, Texas. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (210) 617-5300.

Dr Michael John Eppinger is licensed to practice in Texas (license number N7614) 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 1871573105.

Contact Information

Dr Michael John Eppinger, MD
7400 Merton Minter St,
San Antonio, TX 78229-4404
(210) 617-5300
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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Michael John Eppinger
GenderMale
SpecialityThoracic Surgery
Experience33 Years
Location7400 Merton Minter St, San Antonio, Texas
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 John Eppinger attended and graduated from University Of Michigan Medical School in 1991
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1871573105
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 01/20/2006
  • Last Update Date: 05/06/2020
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 7416127790
  • Enrollment ID: I20170713000933

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Michael John Eppinger such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1871573105NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
208G00000XThoracic Surgery (cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) 4301062955 (Michigan)Secondary
208G00000XThoracic Surgery (cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) 46146-020 (Wisconsin)Secondary
208G00000XThoracic Surgery (cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) N7614 (Texas)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Aurora Baycare Medical CtrGreen bay, WIHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Baycare Aurora Llc0244130557173

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 John Eppinger allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameBaycare Aurora Llc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1255387726
PECOS PAC ID: 0244130557
Enrollment ID: O20051012000579

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 John Eppinger 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 John Eppinger, MD
18635 Crosstimber,
San Antonio, TX 78258-4587

Ph: (210) 215-7566
Dr Michael John Eppinger, MD
7400 Merton Minter St,
San Antonio, TX 78229-4404

Ph: (210) 617-5300

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