Joseph John Zerega, MD - Medicare Gastroenterology in Vero Beach, FL

Joseph John Zerega, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology" physician in Vero Beach, Florida. He went to New York Medical College and graduated in 1982 and has 42 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Gastroenterology. He is a member of the group practice Indian River Health Services Inc and his current practice location is 3745 11th Cir, Suite 101, Vero Beach, Florida. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (772) 299-3511.

Joseph John Zerega is licensed to practice in Florida (license number ME78827) 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 1033167663.

Contact Information

Joseph John Zerega, MD
3745 11th Cir, Suite 101,
Vero Beach, FL 32960-4837
(772) 299-3511
(772) 299-3517

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Physician's Profile

Full NameJoseph John Zerega
GenderMale
SpecialityGastroenterology
Experience42 Years
Location3745 11th Cir, Vero Beach, Florida
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:
  • Joseph John Zerega attended and graduated from New York Medical College in 1982
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1033167663
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 05/05/2006
  • Last Update Date: 02/17/2009
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 1557458718
  • Enrollment ID: I20100217000290

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Joseph John Zerega such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1033167663NPI-NPPES
100015009OtherFLRR MEDICARE
49458OtherFLBLUE CROSS
259754300MedicaidFL

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207RG0100XInternal Medicine - Gastroenterology ME78827 (Florida)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Cleveland Clinic Indian River HospitalVero beach, FLHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Indian River Health Services Inc9234130329288

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. Joseph John Zerega allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameIndian River Health Services Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1710933031
PECOS PAC ID: 9234130329
Enrollment ID: O20070116000060

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. Joseph John Zerega 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
Joseph John Zerega, MD
3745 11th Cir, Suite 101,
Vero Beach, FL 32960-4837

Ph: (772) 299-3511
Joseph John Zerega, MD
3745 11th Cir, Suite 101,
Vero Beach, FL 32960-4837

Ph: (772) 299-3511

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