Dr Robert Afra, MD - Medicare Orthopedic Surgery in Solana Beach, CA

Dr Robert Afra, MD is a medicare enrolled "Orthopaedic Surgery" physician in Solana Beach, California. He went to University Of California, Geffen School Of Medicine and graduated in 1999 and has 25 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Orthopedic Surgery. He is a member of the group practice Robert Afra Md A Professional Corporation and his current practice location is 1251 Via Mil Cumbres, Solana Beach, California. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (619) 243-4882.

Dr Robert Afra is licensed to practice in California (license number A96247) 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 1528178837.

Contact Information

Dr Robert Afra, MD
1251 Via Mil Cumbres,
Solana Beach, CA 92075-9124
(619) 243-4882
(858) 794-7675

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Robert Afra
GenderMale
SpecialityOrthopedic Surgery
Experience25 Years
Location1251 Via Mil Cumbres, Solana Beach, California
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 Robert Afra attended and graduated from University Of California, Geffen School Of Medicine in 1999
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1528178837
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 08/30/2006
  • Last Update Date: 01/29/2015
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 1052312287
  • Enrollment ID: I20070130000667

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Robert Afra such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1528178837NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207X00000XOrthopaedic Surgery A96247 (California)Primary
207XX0005XOrthopaedic Surgery - Sports Medicine A96247 (California)Secondary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Robert Afra Md A Professional Corporation00425342084

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 Robert Afra allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameRobert Afra Md A Professional Corporation
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1255745584
PECOS PAC ID: 0042534208
Enrollment ID: O20150115002315

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 Robert Afra 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 Robert Afra, MD
1251 Via Mil Cumbres,
Solana Beach, CA 92075-1726

Ph: (619) 243-4882
Dr Robert Afra, MD
1251 Via Mil Cumbres,
Solana Beach, CA 92075-9124

Ph: (619) 243-4882

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