Dr Waldo Avello, MD - Medicare Gastroenterology in Duluth, MN

Dr Waldo Avello, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology" physician in Duluth, Minnesota. He went to Rutgers New Jersey Medical School and graduated in 1978 and has 46 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Gastroenterology. He is a member of the group practice St Lukes Hospital Of Duluth, Benefis Hospitals Inc and his current practice location is 1012 E 2nd St, Duluth, Minnesota. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (218) 249-7940.

Dr Waldo Avello is licensed to practice in Minnesota (license number 45321) 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 1922057322.

Contact Information

Dr Waldo Avello, MD
1012 E 2nd St,
Duluth, MN 55805-2200
(218) 249-7940
(218) 249-7949

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Waldo Avello
GenderMale
SpecialityGastroenterology
Experience46 Years
Location1012 E 2nd St, Duluth, Minnesota
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 Waldo Avello attended and graduated from Rutgers New Jersey Medical School in 1978
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1922057322
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 05/10/2006
  • Last Update Date: 07/11/2023
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 6800939240
  • Enrollment ID: I20100216000640

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Waldo Avello such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1922057322NPI-NPPES
527402800MedicaidMN
100017212OtherMNMEDICARE RR

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207RG0100XInternal Medicine - Gastroenterology 127832 (Montana)Secondary
207RG0100XInternal Medicine - Gastroenterology 45321 (Minnesota)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
St Lukes HospitalDuluth, MNHospital
Benefis Hospitals IncGreat falls, MTHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
St Lukes Hospital Of Duluth7113834839352
Benefis Hospitals Inc1153235296279

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 Waldo Avello allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameSt Lukes Hospital Of Duluth
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1902845068
PECOS PAC ID: 7113834839
Enrollment ID: O20031120000212

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 Waldo Avello 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 Waldo Avello, MD
1012 E 2nd St,
Duluth, MN 55805-2200

Ph: (218) 249-7940
Dr Waldo Avello, MD
1012 E 2nd St,
Duluth, MN 55805-2200

Ph: (218) 249-7940

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