Dr Nicholas Michael Lopez, MD - Medicare Thoracic Surgery in Paducah, KY

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Dr Nicholas Michael Lopez, MD is a medicare enrolled "Thoracic Surgery (cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)" physician in Paducah, Kentucky. He went to University Of Michigan Medical School and graduated in 2000 and has 25 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Thoracic Surgery. He is a member of the group practice Baptist Health Medical Group Inc and his current practice location is 2601 Kentucky Ave, Suite 300, Paducah, Kentucky. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (270) 443-5564.

Dr Nicholas Michael Lopez is licensed to practice in Kentucky (license number 42975) 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 1316037005.

Contact Information

Dr Nicholas Michael Lopez, MD
2601 Kentucky Ave, Suite 300,
Paducah, KY 42003-3817
(270) 443-5564
(270) 443-5549

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Nicholas Michael Lopez
GenderMale
SpecialityThoracic Surgery
Experience25 Years
Location2601 Kentucky Ave, Paducah, Kentucky
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 Nicholas Michael Lopez attended and graduated from University Of Michigan Medical School in 2000
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1316037005
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 10/13/2006
  • Last Update Date: 12/10/2020
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 8921056862
  • Enrollment ID: I20050107000447

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Nicholas Michael Lopez such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1316037005NPI-NPPES
64113764MedicaidKY

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
208G00000XThoracic Surgery (cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) 42975 (Kentucky)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Baptist Health PaducahPaducah, KYHospital
Massac Memorial HospitalMetropolis, ILHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Baptist Health Medical Group Inc55978671842132

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 Nicholas Michael Lopez allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameBaptist Health Medical Group Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1922401611
PECOS PAC ID: 5597867184
Enrollment ID: O20150219000942

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 Nicholas Michael Lopez 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 Nicholas Michael Lopez, MD
2605 Kentucky Ave, Suite 306,
Paducah, KY 42003-3800

Ph: (270) 415-7653		Dr Nicholas Michael Lopez, MD
2601 Kentucky Ave, Suite 300,
Paducah, KY 42003-3817

Ph: (270) 443-5564

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Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Doctors in Paducah, KY

Dr. Carl M Johnson, M.D.
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 2601 Kentucky Ave, Ste 300, Paducah, KY 42003
Phone: 270-443-5564    Fax: 270-443-5549
James P O'rourke, MD, FACS, FCCP
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1532 Lone Oak Rd, Suite 445, Paducah, KY 42003
Phone: 270-538-5830    Fax: 270-538-5835
Dr. Robert B Lee, M.D.
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 1532 Lone Oak Rd, Suite 445, Paducah, KY 42003
Phone: 270-538-5830    Fax: 270-538-5835
Dr. Edward Joseph Coleman, M.D.
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1532 Lone Oak Rd Ste 445, Paducah, KY 42003
Phone: 270-538-5830    Fax: 270-538-5835

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