Dr Michael Joseph Messina, MD - Medicare Dermatology in Palm Desert, CA

Dr Michael Joseph Messina, MD is a medicare enrolled "Dermatology" physician in Palm Desert, California. He went to Northeastern Ohio University College Of Medicine and graduated in 2007 and has 17 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Dermatology. He is a member of the group practice Natalie Driessen Md Inc and his current practice location is 44311 Monterey Ave, Palm Desert, California. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (760) 773-6616.

Dr Michael Joseph Messina is licensed to practice in California (license number A106316) 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 1609073048.

Contact Information

Dr Michael Joseph Messina, MD
44311 Monterey Ave,
Palm Desert, CA 92260-2710
(760) 773-6616
(760) 773-6618

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Michael Joseph Messina
GenderMale
SpecialityDermatology
Experience17 Years
Location44311 Monterey Ave, Palm Desert, California
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 Joseph Messina attended and graduated from Northeastern Ohio University College Of Medicine in 2007
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1609073048
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/29/2007
  • Last Update Date: 12/07/2023
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 8527251610
  • Enrollment ID: I20101021000553

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Michael Joseph Messina such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1609073048NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207N00000XDermatology A106316 (California)Primary
207ND0101XDermatology - Mohs-micrographic Surgery A106037 (California)Secondary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Natalie Driessen Md Inc04464813606

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 Joseph Messina allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameBeaver Medical Group Pc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1649503319
PECOS PAC ID: 0547164295
Enrollment ID: O20031124000449
Entity NameNatalie Driessen Md Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1356770515
PECOS PAC ID: 0446481360
Enrollment ID: O20140318001031

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 Joseph Messina 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 Joseph Messina, MD
44311 Monterey Ave,
Palm Desert, CA 92260-2710

Ph: (760) 773-6616
Dr Michael Joseph Messina, MD
44311 Monterey Ave,
Palm Desert, CA 92260-2710

Ph: (760) 773-6616

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