Dr Michael Joseph Pankratz, MD - Medicare Ophthalmology in Columbus, IN

Dr Michael Joseph Pankratz, MD is a medicare enrolled "Ophthalmology" physician in Columbus, Indiana. He went to Indiana University School Of Medicine and graduated in 1991 and has 33 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Ophthalmology. He is a member of the group practice Pankratz Medical Llc and his current practice location is 3135 Middle Road, Columbus, Indiana. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (812) 373-7777.

Dr Michael Joseph Pankratz is licensed to practice in Indiana (license number 01051787A) 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 1043265093.

Contact Information

Dr Michael Joseph Pankratz, MD
3135 Middle Road,
Columbus, IN 47203-4472
(812) 373-7777
(812) 373-0772

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Michael Joseph Pankratz
GenderMale
SpecialityOphthalmology
Experience33 Years
Location3135 Middle Road, Columbus, Indiana
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 Pankratz attended and graduated from Indiana University School Of Medicine in 1991
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1043265093
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 05/24/2006
  • Last Update Date: 07/22/2009
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 9133165038
  • Enrollment ID: I20050630000721

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Michael Joseph Pankratz such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1043265093NPI-NPPES
200281200AMedicaidIN

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207W00000XOphthalmology 01051787A (Indiana)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Columbus Regional HospitalColumbus, INHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Pankratz Medical Llc38708642832

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 Pankratz allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NamePankratz Eye Institute Llc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1871530642
PECOS PAC ID: 0840226148
Enrollment ID: O20050916000137
Entity NamePankratz Medical Llc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1588192157
PECOS PAC ID: 3870864283
Enrollment ID: O20170803001500

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 Pankratz 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 Pankratz, MD
3135 Middle Road,
Columbus, IN 47203-4472

Ph: (812) 373-7777
Dr Michael Joseph Pankratz, MD
3135 Middle Road,
Columbus, IN 47203-4472

Ph: (812) 373-7777

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