Dr Robert Bassett, MD - Medicare Orthopedic Surgery in Caribou, ME

Dr Robert Bassett, MD is a medicare enrolled "Orthopaedic Surgery" physician in Caribou, Maine. He went to Harvard Medical School and graduated in 1975 and has 49 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Orthopedic Surgery. He is a member of the group practice Pines Health Services and his current practice location is 163 Van Buren Rd, Caribou, Maine. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (207) 498-2359.

Dr Robert Bassett is licensed to practice in Maine (license number TD171033) 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 1477548402.

Contact Information

Dr Robert Bassett, MD
163 Van Buren Rd,
Caribou, ME 04736-3567
(207) 498-2359
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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Robert Bassett
GenderMale
SpecialityOrthopedic Surgery
Experience49 Years
Location163 Van Buren Rd, Caribou, 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 Robert Bassett attended and graduated from Harvard Medical School in 1975
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1477548402
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 09/15/2005
  • Last Update Date: 07/21/2022
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 2264338094
  • Enrollment ID: I20170622000593

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Robert Bassett such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1477548402NPI-NPPES
100161990BMedicaidKS

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207X00000XOrthopaedic Surgery 0425167 (Kansas)Secondary
207X00000XOrthopaedic Surgery TD171033 (Maine)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Cary Medical CenterCaribou, MEHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Pines Health Services074927511347

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 Bassett allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NamePines Health Services
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1942277819
PECOS PAC ID: 0749275113
Enrollment ID: O20040823001052

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 Bassett 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 Bassett, MD
Po Box 40,
Caribou, ME 04736-0040

Ph: (207) 498-2359
Dr Robert Bassett, MD
163 Van Buren Rd,
Caribou, ME 04736-3567

Ph: (207) 498-2359

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Orthopaedic Surgery Doctors in Caribou, ME

Dr. Jean Pierre Michaud, MD
Orthopedic Surgery
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 163 Van Buren Rd, Orthopedic Services, Caribou, ME 04736
Phone: 207-493-5791    Fax: 207-498-1326
Dr. Pamela Joan Petrocy, MD
Orthopedic Surgery
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 163 Van Buren Rd, Caribou, ME 04736
Phone: 207-493-5791    Fax: 207-498-1326

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