Hasan Bit-shawish, MD - Medicare Hematology/oncology in Altoona, PA

Hasan Bit-shawish, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Hematology & Oncology" physician in Altoona, Pennsylvania. He graduated from medical school in 1977 and has 47 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Hematology/oncology. He is a member of the group practice Lester E Cox Medical Centers, Lester E Cox Medical Centers and his current practice location is 1414 9th Ave, Altoona, Pennsylvania. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (814) 946-1655.

Hasan Bit-shawish is licensed to practice in Pennsylvania (license number MD430934) 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 1871702779.

Contact Information

Hasan Bit-shawish, MD
1414 9th Ave,
Altoona, PA 16602-2415
(814) 946-1655
(814) 949-7616

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Physician's Profile

Full NameHasan Bit-shawish
GenderMale
SpecialityHematology/oncology
Experience47 Years
Location1414 9th Ave, Altoona, Pennsylvania
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:
  • Hasan Bit-shawish graduated from medical school in 1977
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1871702779
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 05/21/2007
  • Last Update Date: 07/07/2022
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 5395845457
  • Enrollment ID: I20211112001052

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Hasan Bit-shawish such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1871702779NPI-NPPES
1019040700004MedicaidPA
200103485MedicaidMO
2050649OtherPABLUE SHIELD

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207RH0003XInternal Medicine - Hematology & Oncology MD430934 (Pennsylvania)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Cox Medical Center BransonBranson, MOHospital
Cox Medical CentersSpringfield, MOHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Lester E Cox Medical Centers1254248917262
Lester E Cox Medical Centers165850986439

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. Hasan Bit-shawish allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameLester E Cox Medical Centers
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1174952212
PECOS PAC ID: 1658509864
Enrollment ID: O20140115001602
Entity NameLester E Cox Medical Centers
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1750036703
PECOS PAC ID: 1254248917
Enrollment ID: O20220509000988

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. Hasan Bit-shawish 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
Hasan Bit-shawish, MD
Po Box 802843,
Kansas City, MO 64180-2843

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Hasan Bit-shawish, MD
1414 9th Ave,
Altoona, PA 16602-2415

Ph: (814) 946-1655

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