Dr Thomas Ostergard, MD - Medicare Neurosurgery in Huntsville, AL

Dr Thomas Ostergard, MD is a medicare enrolled "Neurological Surgery" physician in Huntsville, Alabama. He graduated from medical school in 2012 and has 13 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Neurosurgery. He is a member of the group practice Carolina Neurosurgery And Spine Associates Pa, Huntsville Hospital Spine And Neuro Center and his current practice location is 201 Governors Dr Sw Fl 1, Huntsville, Alabama. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (256) 533-1600.

Dr Thomas Ostergard is licensed to practice in Alabama (license number 50581) 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 1588921969.

Contact Information

Dr Thomas Ostergard, MD
201 Governors Dr Sw Fl 1,
Huntsville, AL 35801-5171
(256) 533-1600
(256) 539-0856

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Thomas Ostergard
GenderMale
SpecialityNeurosurgery
Experience13 Years
Location201 Governors Dr Sw Fl 1, Huntsville, Alabama
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 Thomas Ostergard graduated from medical school in 2012
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1588921969
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 04/23/2012
  • Last Update Date: 01/24/2025
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 2668732249
  • Enrollment ID: I20190603000013

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Thomas Ostergard such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1588921969NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207T00000XNeurological Surgery 2019-00243 (North Carolina)Secondary
207T00000XNeurological Surgery 50581 (Alabama)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Huntsville HospitalHuntsville, ALHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Carolina Neurosurgery And Spine Associates Pa7214833375102
Huntsville Hospital Spine And Neuro Center721422146431

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 Thomas Ostergard allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameCarolina Neurosurgery & Spine Associates Pa
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1154384568
PECOS PAC ID: 7214833375
Enrollment ID: O20031209001069

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 Thomas Ostergard 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 Thomas Ostergard, MD
201 Governors Dr Sw Fl 1,
Huntsville, AL 35801-5171

Ph: (256) 533-1600
Dr Thomas Ostergard, MD
201 Governors Dr Sw Fl 1,
Huntsville, AL 35801-5171

Ph: (256) 533-1600

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