Dr Paul Kluger, MD - Medicare Otolaryngology in Bangor, ME

Dr Paul Kluger, MD is a medicare enrolled "Otolaryngology - Plastic Surgery Within The Head & Neck" physician in Bangor, Maine. He went to Rutgers New Jersey Medical School and graduated in 1983 and has 41 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Otolaryngology. He is a member of the group practice Mainehealth and his current practice location is 885 Union St, Suite 145, Bangor, Maine. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (207) 973-9595.

Dr Paul Kluger is licensed to practice in Maine (license number 012600) 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 1487638177.

Contact Information

Dr Paul Kluger, MD
885 Union St, Suite 145,
Bangor, ME 04401-3083
(207) 973-9595
(207) 973-7898

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Paul Kluger
GenderMale
SpecialityOtolaryngology
Experience41 Years
Location885 Union St, Bangor, Maine
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 Kluger attended and graduated from Rutgers New Jersey Medical School in 1983
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1487638177
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 12/06/2005
  • Last Update Date: 12/12/2013
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 2769424530
  • Enrollment ID: I20050523001090

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Paul Kluger such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1487638177NPI-NPPES
002412OtherMEANTHEM BLUE SHIELD
1040656OtherMEAETNA INDIV #
620012901OtherMECIGNA INDIV #
306530099MedicaidME
040013980OtherMERAILROAD INDIV PROV #
110570001MedicaidME
100224700OtherMEDEPT OF LABOR GROUP #
110570000MedicaidME

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207YX0007XOtolaryngology - Plastic Surgery Within The Head & Neck 012600 (Maine)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Waldo County General HospitalBelfast, MEHospital
Penobscot Bay Medical CenterRockport, MEHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Mainehealth75178605881452

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 Kluger allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameWaldo County General Hospital
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1841397932
PECOS PAC ID: 2163332883
Enrollment ID: O20040428001058
Entity NameMainehealth
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1790265502
PECOS PAC ID: 7517860588
Enrollment ID: O20040701000166
Entity NamePenobscot Bay Physicians & Associates
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1497799720
PECOS PAC ID: 4981592383
Enrollment ID: O20040824000665

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 Kluger 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 Kluger, MD
43 Whiting Hill Rd,
Brewer, ME 04412-1005

Ph: (207) 973-5000
Dr Paul Kluger, MD
885 Union St, Suite 145,
Bangor, ME 04401-3083

Ph: (207) 973-9595

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Dr. C Christopher Smith, M.D.F.A.C.S.
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Phone: 207-973-9595    Fax: 207-973-7755
Zvorufura Makura, MD
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 885 Union Street, Ste 145, Bangor, ME 04401
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