Dr Richard J Herschaft, MD - Medicare Dermatology in Lancaster, PA

Dr Richard J Herschaft, MD is a medicare enrolled "Dermatology" physician in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. He went to Virginia Commonwealth University, School Of Medicine and graduated in 1974 and has 50 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Dermatology. He is a member of the group practice Dermatology Physicians Inc and his current practice location is 203 N Lime St, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (717) 392-6267.

Dr Richard J Herschaft is licensed to practice in Pennsylvania (license number MD017352E) 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 1376512053.

Contact Information

Dr Richard J Herschaft, MD
203 N Lime St,
Lancaster, PA 17602-2729
(717) 392-6267
(717) 392-6059

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Richard J Herschaft
GenderMale
SpecialityDermatology
Experience50 Years
Location203 N Lime St, Lancaster, 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 Richard J Herschaft attended and graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University, School Of Medicine in 1974
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1376512053
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 03/16/2006
  • Last Update Date: 09/15/2011
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 4284675794
  • Enrollment ID: I20110118000999

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Richard J Herschaft such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1376512053NPI-NPPES
027604OtherPABLUE SHIELD
5003OtherPAH.AMERICA H.ASSURANCE
07003587OtherPARR MEDICARE
01410501OtherPACAP. BLUE CROSS
0562896OtherPAAETNA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207N00000XDermatology MD017352E (Pennsylvania)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Lancaster General HospitalLancaster, PAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Dermatology Physicians Inc408265176512

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 Richard J Herschaft allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameDermatology Physicians Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1891766424
PECOS PAC ID: 4082651765
Enrollment ID: O20050414000036

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 Richard J Herschaft 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 Richard J Herschaft, MD
203 N Lime St,
Lancaster, PA 17602-2729

Ph: (717) 392-6267
Dr Richard J Herschaft, MD
203 N Lime St,
Lancaster, PA 17602-2729

Ph: (717) 392-6267

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Dermatology Doctors in Lancaster, PA

Dr. John B Legere, D.O.
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Phone: 717-569-3279    Fax: 717-509-5297
Christina Nicole Lawson, M.D.
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Patrick R Feehan, M.D.
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Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 1650 Crooked Oak Dr, Suite 200, Lancaster, PA 17601
Phone: 717-569-3279    Fax: 717-569-2187
Dr. George E Groleau, M.D.
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 203 N Lime St, Lancaster, PA 17602
Phone: 717-392-6267    

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