John J Schier, MD - Medicare Thoracic Surgery in Muncie, IN

John J Schier, MD is a medicare enrolled "Thoracic Surgery (cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)" physician in Muncie, Indiana. He went to Washington University School Of Medicine and graduated in 1977 and has 47 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Thoracic Surgery. He is a member of the group practice Indiana University Health Ball Memorial Physicians Inc and his current practice location is 2525 W University Ave Ste 300, Muncie, Indiana. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (765) 289-5420.

John J Schier is licensed to practice in Indiana (license number 01035374A) 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 1184643512.

Contact Information

John J Schier, MD
2525 W University Ave Ste 300,
Muncie, IN 47303-3432
(765) 289-5420
(765) 281-2065

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Physician's Profile

Full NameJohn J Schier
GenderMale
SpecialityThoracic Surgery
Experience47 Years
Location2525 W University Ave Ste 300, Muncie, Indiana
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:
  • John J Schier attended and graduated from Washington University School Of Medicine in 1977
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1184643512
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/18/2006
  • Last Update Date: 03/05/2024
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 3971639204
  • Enrollment ID: I20100325001041

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for John J Schier such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1184643512NPI-NPPES
100374550AMedicaidIN
000000083156OtherBCBS PIN
60016006OtherRAILROAD MEDICARE PIN

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
208600000XSurgery 01035374A (Indiana)Secondary
208G00000XThoracic Surgery (cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) 01035374A (Indiana)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Indiana University Health Ball Memorial HospitalMuncie, INHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Indiana University Health Ball Memorial Physicians Inc9537072640297

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. John J Schier allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameIndiana University Health Ball Memorial Physicians Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1235455544
PECOS PAC ID: 9537072640
Enrollment ID: O20031110000505
Entity NameUnion Hospital Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1013965573
PECOS PAC ID: 8426943614
Enrollment ID: O20040519000807

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. John J Schier 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
John J Schier, MD
250 N Shadeland Ave,
Indianapolis, IN 46219-4959

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John J Schier, MD
2525 W University Ave Ste 300,
Muncie, IN 47303-3432

Ph: (765) 289-5420

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