Dustan Afshar, DO - Medicare Anesthesiology in Springfield, MO

Dustan Afshar, DO is a medicare enrolled "Anesthesiology" physician in Springfield, Missouri. He went to Kansas City University Of Physicians And Surgeons and graduated in 2019 and has 5 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Anesthesiology. He is a member of the group practice Ozark Anesthesia Associates, Inc. and his current practice location is 3801 S National Ave, Springfield, Missouri. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (417) 269-6000.

Dustan Afshar is licensed to practice in Missouri (license number 2019017122) 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 1245618370.

Contact Information

Dustan Afshar, DO
3801 S National Ave,
Springfield, MO 65807-5210
(417) 269-6000
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Physician's Profile

Full NameDustan Afshar
GenderMale
SpecialityAnesthesiology
Experience5 Years
Location3801 S National Ave, Springfield, Missouri
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:
  • Dustan Afshar attended and graduated from Kansas City University Of Physicians And Surgeons in 2019
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1245618370
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 05/08/2015
  • Last Update Date: 08/09/2019
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 4082916358
  • Enrollment ID: I20190820001774

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dustan Afshar such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1245618370NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207L00000XAnesthesiology 2019017122 (Missouri)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Cox Medical CentersSpringfield, MOHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Ozark Anesthesia Associates, Inc.185029014971

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. Dustan Afshar allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameOzark Anesthesia Associates, Inc.
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1831109586
PECOS PAC ID: 1850290149
Enrollment ID: O20040106000363

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. Dustan Afshar 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
Dustan Afshar, DO
1000 E Primrose St Ste 520,
Springfield, MO 65807-5180

Ph: (417) 593-1256
Dustan Afshar, DO
3801 S National Ave,
Springfield, MO 65807-5210

Ph: (417) 269-6000

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