Edward Brian Ortell, DO - Medicare General Surgery in Ottumwa, IA

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Edward Brian Ortell, DO is a medicare enrolled "Surgery" physician in Ottumwa, Iowa. He went to Des Moines University Of Osteopathic Medicine And Health Sciences and graduated in 1995 and has 31 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as General Surgery. He is a member of the group practice Jefferson County Hospital and his current practice location is 1005 Pennsylvania Ave, Ottumwa, Iowa. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (641) 684-2927.

Edward Brian Ortell is licensed to practice in Iowa (license number 3557) 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 1346236940.

Contact Information

Edward Brian Ortell, DO
1005 Pennsylvania Ave,
Ottumwa, IA 52501-6413
(641) 684-2927
(641) 684-2926

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Physician's Profile

Full NameEdward Brian Ortell
GenderMale
SpecialityGeneral Surgery
Experience31 Years
Location1005 Pennsylvania Ave, Ottumwa, Iowa
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:
  • Edward Brian Ortell attended and graduated from Des Moines University Of Osteopathic Medicine And Health Sciences in 1995
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1346236940
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 09/20/2005
  • Last Update Date: 01/09/2017
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 8123914827
  • Enrollment ID: I20040227000242

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Edward Brian Ortell such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1346236940NPI-NPPES
34520OtherIAWELLMARK INC BCBS OF IA
212484OtherIAIA HEALTH SOLUTIONS
420681060B5OtherIAJOHN DEERE HEALTH
P00052611OtherIARAILROAD MEDICARE
H005OtherIATRIWEST
1267864MedicaidIA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
208600000XSurgery 3557 (Iowa)Primary
208C00000XColon & Rectal Surgery 3557 (Iowa)Secondary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Jefferson County Health CenterFairfield, IAHospital
Ottumwa Regional Health CenterOttumwa, IAHospital
Mahaska Health PartnershipOskaloosa, IAHospital
Washington County Hospital And ClinicsWashington, IAHospital
Pella Regional Health CenterPella, IAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Jefferson County Hospital933505957548

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. Edward Brian Ortell allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameJefferson County Hospital
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1881294536
PECOS PAC ID: 9335059575
Enrollment ID: O20031223000606
Entity NameJefferson County Hospital
Entity TypePart A Provider - Critical Access Hospital
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1376648329
PECOS PAC ID: 9335059575
Enrollment ID: O20061104000156
Entity NameOttumwa Health Group LLC
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1386956290
PECOS PAC ID: 3971629924
Enrollment ID: O20100927001257

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. Edward Brian Ortell 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
Edward Brian Ortell, DO
1005 Pennsylvania Ave,
Ottumwa, IA 52501-6413

Ph: (641) 684-2927		Edward Brian Ortell, DO
1005 Pennsylvania Ave,
Ottumwa, IA 52501-6413

Ph: (641) 684-2927

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