Dr Paul Jerome Palafox Custodio, MD - Medicare Endocrinology in New Kensington, PA

Dr Paul Jerome Palafox Custodio, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism" physician in New Kensington, Pennsylvania. He graduated from medical school in 2005 and has 19 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Endocrinology. He is a member of the group practice Fornance Physician Services Inc and his current practice location is 356 Freeport St, New Kensington, Pennsylvania. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (724) 367-2400.

Dr Paul Jerome Palafox Custodio is licensed to practice in Pennsylvania (license number MD456308) 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 1093997280.

Contact Information

Dr Paul Jerome Palafox Custodio, MD
356 Freeport St,
New Kensington, PA 15068-6071
(724) 367-2400
(724) 367-2401

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Paul Jerome Palafox Custodio
GenderMale
SpecialityEndocrinology
Experience19 Years
Location356 Freeport St, New Kensington, Pennsylvania
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 Jerome Palafox Custodio graduated from medical school in 2005
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1093997280
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 11/29/2007
  • Last Update Date: 10/08/2020
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 8123306164
  • Enrollment ID: I20161026002469

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Paul Jerome Palafox Custodio such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1093997280NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207RE0101XInternal Medicine - Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism MD456308 (Pennsylvania)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Allegheny Valley HospitalNatrona, PAHospital
Einstein Medical Center MontgomeryEast norriton, PAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Fornance Physician Services Inc8527962661105

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 Jerome Palafox Custodio allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameFornance Physician Services Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1053363523
PECOS PAC ID: 8527962661
Enrollment ID: O20040216000037
Entity NameAllegheny Clinic
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1073081493
PECOS PAC ID: 5395649586
Enrollment ID: O20040310000602

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 Jerome Palafox Custodio 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 Jerome Palafox Custodio, MD
356 Freeport St,
New Kensington, PA 15068-6071

Ph: (724) 367-2400
Dr Paul Jerome Palafox Custodio, MD
356 Freeport St,
New Kensington, PA 15068-6071

Ph: (724) 367-2400

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