Dr Mohammad Asem Bakkar, MD - Medicare General Surgery in Glenwood Springs, CO

Dr Mohammad Asem Bakkar, MD is a medicare enrolled "Surgery" physician in Glenwood Springs, Colorado. He graduated from medical school in 2009 and has 15 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as General Surgery. He is a member of the group practice Catholic Health Initiatives Colorado and his current practice location is 1906 Blake Ave, Glenwood Springs, Colorado. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (206) 930-5885.

Dr Mohammad Asem Bakkar is licensed to practice in Colorado (license number 56139) 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 1821327438.

Contact Information

Dr Mohammad Asem Bakkar, MD
1906 Blake Ave,
Glenwood Springs, CO 81601-4227
(206) 930-5885
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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Mohammad Asem Bakkar
GenderMale
SpecialityGeneral Surgery
Experience15 Years
Location1906 Blake Ave, Glenwood Springs, Colorado
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 Mohammad Asem Bakkar graduated from medical school in 2009
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1821327438
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 12/09/2009
  • Last Update Date: 02/12/2018
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 2668776097
  • Enrollment ID: I20160205000553

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Mohammad Asem Bakkar such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1821327438NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
208600000XSurgery 51262 (Montana)Secondary
208600000XSurgery 56139 (Colorado)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Centura Health-st Thomas More HospitalCanon city, COHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Catholic Health Initiatives Colorado8022927342974

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 Mohammad Asem Bakkar allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameCatholic Health Initiatives Colorado
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1356783351
PECOS PAC ID: 8022927342
Enrollment ID: O20031215000462
Entity NameValley View Hospital Association
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1518353218
PECOS PAC ID: 1850294778
Enrollment ID: O20150731016418
Entity NameValley View Hospital Association
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Hospital Department(s)
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1114654795
PECOS PAC ID: 1850294778
Enrollment ID: O20190423000172

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 Mohammad Asem Bakkar 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 Mohammad Asem Bakkar, MD
1334 Sage Ridge Road, Box 2614,
Meeker, CO 81641

Ph: (206) 930-5885
Dr Mohammad Asem Bakkar, MD
1906 Blake Ave,
Glenwood Springs, CO 81601-4227

Ph: (206) 930-5885

Reviews and Comments


Surgery Doctors in Glenwood Springs, CO

Misty Cumings, RNFA
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Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 1906 Blake Ave, Glenwood Springs, CO 81601
Phone: 970-384-7180    
Dr. Randall E Ross, MD
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1830 Blake Ave, Roaring Fork Surgical Assoc, Glenwood Springs, CO 81601
Phone: 970-945-6533    Fax: 970-945-3945
Mrs. Brady Katherine Heuer, RN, BSN, CNOR, RNFA
Surgery
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 1906 Blake Ave, Glenwood Springs, CO 81601
Phone: 970-384-7180    
Dr. Brad Nichol, MD
Surgery
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1830 Blake Ave, #202 Roaring Fork Surgical, Glenwood Springs, CO 81601
Phone: 970-945-6533    Fax: 970-945-3945

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