Dr Neal Michael Shindel, MD - Medicare Gastroenterology in Whittier, CA

Dr Neal Michael Shindel, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology" physician in Whittier, California. He went to State University Of Ny Upstate Medical University and graduated in 1980 and has 44 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Gastroenterology. He is a member of the group practice Pih Health Physicians and his current practice location is 15141 Whittier Blvd, #260, Whittier, California. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (562) 698-0306.

Dr Neal Michael Shindel is licensed to practice in California (license number G51705) 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 1174612113.

Contact Information

Dr Neal Michael Shindel, MD
15141 Whittier Blvd, #260,
Whittier, CA 90603-2135
(562) 698-0306
(562) 693-7016

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Neal Michael Shindel
GenderMale
SpecialityGastroenterology
Experience44 Years
Location15141 Whittier Blvd, Whittier, 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 Neal Michael Shindel attended and graduated from State University Of Ny Upstate Medical University in 1980
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1174612113
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 10/11/2006
  • Last Update Date: 07/08/2007
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 6204863210
  • Enrollment ID: I20110221000268

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Neal Michael Shindel such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1174612113NPI-NPPES
33-0003886OtherCATAX ID

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207RG0100XInternal Medicine - Gastroenterology G51705 (California)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Pih Health Hospital-whittierWhittier, CAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Pih Health Physicians8426951328439

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 Neal Michael Shindel allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NamePih Health Physicians
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1609233899
PECOS PAC ID: 8426951328
Enrollment ID: O20040128001177

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 Neal Michael Shindel 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 Neal Michael Shindel, MD
15141 Whittier Blvd, #260,
Whittier, CA 90603-2135

Ph: (562) 698-0306
Dr Neal Michael Shindel, MD
15141 Whittier Blvd, #260,
Whittier, CA 90603-2135

Ph: (562) 698-0306

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