Dr Michael Wayne Rentz, MD - Medicare Pathology in Bristol, TN

Dr Michael Wayne Rentz, MD is a medicare enrolled "Pathology - Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology" physician in Bristol, Tennessee. He went to University Of South Carolina School Of Medicine and graduated in 2004 and has 20 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Pathology. He is a member of the group practice Highlands Pathology Consultants, P.c. and his current practice location is 1 Medical Park Blvd, Bristol, Tennessee. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (423) 844-3220.

Dr Michael Wayne Rentz is licensed to practice in Tennessee (license number 55024) 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 1033304951.

Contact Information

Dr Michael Wayne Rentz, MD
1 Medical Park Blvd,
Bristol, TN 37620-7430
(423) 844-3220
(423) 844-3114

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Michael Wayne Rentz
GenderMale
SpecialityPathology
Experience20 Years
Location1 Medical Park Blvd, Bristol, Tennessee
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 Wayne Rentz attended and graduated from University Of South Carolina School Of Medicine in 2004
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1033304951
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 09/13/2007
  • Last Update Date: 07/21/2022
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 4284785536
  • Enrollment ID: I20161026002284

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Michael Wayne Rentz such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1033304951NPI-NPPES
80030488OtherSCSELECT HEALTH
5915766MedicaidNC
9341361OtherSCAETNA
P00911765OtherSCRAILROAD MEDICARE

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207ZP0102XPathology - Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology MMD.32930 TL (South Carolina)Secondary
207ZP0102XPathology - Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology 55024 (Tennessee)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Wellmont Bristol Regional Medical CenterBristol, TNHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Highlands Pathology Consultants, P.c.31735157158

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 Wayne Rentz allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameHighlands Pathology Consultants, P.c.
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1063498970
PECOS PAC ID: 3173515715
Enrollment ID: O20040401001430

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 Wayne Rentz 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 Wayne Rentz, MD
2175 Highway 75, Ste 4,
Blountville, TN 37617-5861

Ph: (423) 323-5290
Dr Michael Wayne Rentz, MD
1 Medical Park Blvd,
Bristol, TN 37620-7430

Ph: (423) 844-3220

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Pathology Doctors in Bristol, TN

David R Hudgens, M.D.
Pathology
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 1 Medical Park Blvd, Bristol, TN 37620
Phone: 423-844-3220    Fax: 423-844-3114
Don E Asberry, M.D.
Pathology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1 Medical Park Blvd, Bristol, TN 37620
Phone: 423-844-3220    Fax: 423-844-3114

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