Dr Paul J Drinen, MD - Medicare Obstetrics/gynecology in Chinle, AZ

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Dr Paul J Drinen, MD is a medicare enrolled "Obstetrics & Gynecology" physician in Chinle, Arizona. He went to Loyola University Of Chicago, Stritch School Of Medicine and graduated in 2002 and has 23 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Obstetrics/gynecology. He is a member of the group practice Dhhs Phs Naihs Chinle Comprehensive Health Care Facility and his current practice location is Off Hwy 191 Hospital Road, Chinle, Arizona. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (928) 674-7001.

Dr Paul J Drinen is licensed to practice in Arizona (license number 35638) 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 1699866731.

Contact Information

Dr Paul J Drinen, MD
Off Hwy 191 Hospital Road,
Chinle, AZ 86503
(928) 674-7001
(928) 674-7705

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Paul J Drinen
GenderMale
SpecialityObstetrics/gynecology
Experience23 Years
LocationOff Hwy 191 Hospital Road, Chinle, Arizona
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 Paul J Drinen attended and graduated from Loyola University Of Chicago, Stritch School Of Medicine in 2002
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1699866731
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 09/27/2006
  • Last Update Date: 07/08/2007
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 1850399593
  • Enrollment ID: I20061113000500

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Paul J Drinen such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1699866731NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207V00000XObstetrics & Gynecology 35638 (Arizona)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Chinle Comprehensive Health Care FacilityChinle, AZHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Dhhs Phs Naihs Chinle Comprehensive Health Care Facility9436062585146

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 Paul J Drinen allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameDhhs Phs Naihs Chinle Comprehensive Health Care Facility
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1508800129
PECOS PAC ID: 9436062585
Enrollment ID: O20031106000210

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 Paul J Drinen 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 Paul J Drinen, MD
Po Drawer Ph,
Chinle, AZ 86503

Ph: (928) 674-7001		Dr Paul J Drinen, MD
Off Hwy 191 Hospital Road,
Chinle, AZ 86503

Ph: (928) 674-7001

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