Jennifer K Heinicke, MD - Medicare Hospitalist in Durango, CO

Jennifer K Heinicke, MD is a medicare enrolled "Hospitalist" physician in Durango, Colorado. She went to University Of Colorado School Of Medicine, Denver and graduated in 1996 and has 28 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Hospitalist. She is a member of the group practice Catholic Health Initiatives Colorado and her current practice location is 1010 Three Springs Blvd, Durango, Colorado. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (970) 247-4311.

Jennifer K Heinicke is licensed to practice in Colorado (license number DR-36888) and she also participates in the medicare program. She accepts medicare assignments (which means she accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and her NPI Number is 1154394021.

Contact Information

Jennifer K Heinicke, MD
1010 Three Springs Blvd,
Durango, CO 81301-8296
(970) 247-4311
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Physician's Profile

Full NameJennifer K Heinicke
GenderFemale
SpecialityHospitalist
Experience28 Years
Location1010 Three Springs Blvd, Durango, Colorado
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. She accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Jennifer K Heinicke attended and graduated from University Of Colorado School Of Medicine, Denver in 1996
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1154394021
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 02/09/2006
  • Last Update Date: 07/08/2007
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 0143232843
  • Enrollment ID: I20060621000150

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Jennifer K Heinicke such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1154394021NPI-NPPES
05821860MedicaidCO

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
208M00000XHospitalist DR-36888 (Colorado)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Mercy Regional Medical CenterDurango, COHospital
Southwest Memorial HospitalCortez, COHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Catholic Health Initiatives Colorado8022927342998

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. Jennifer K Heinicke allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Entity NameCatholic Health Initiatives Colorado
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1356783351
PECOS PAC ID: 8022927342
Enrollment ID: O20031215000462

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. Jennifer K Heinicke 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
Jennifer K Heinicke, MD
1010 Three Springs Blvd,
Durango, CO 81301-8296

Ph: (970) 247-4311
Jennifer K Heinicke, MD
1010 Three Springs Blvd,
Durango, CO 81301-8296

Ph: (970) 247-4311

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