Joseph Shvidler, MD - Medicare Otolaryngology in Gig Harbor, WA

Joseph Shvidler, MD is a medicare enrolled "Otolaryngology - Facial Plastic Surgery" physician in Gig Harbor, Washington. He went to Pennsylvania State University College Of Medicine and graduated in 2002 and has 22 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Otolaryngology. He is a member of the group practice Multicare Health System and his current practice location is 4545 Point Fosdick Dr Nw, Gig Harbor, Washington. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (253) 530-8000.

Joseph Shvidler is licensed to practice in Washington (license number MD 00047502) 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 1245202175.

Contact Information

Joseph Shvidler, MD
4545 Point Fosdick Dr Nw,
Gig Harbor, WA 98335-1700
(253) 530-8000
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Physician's Profile

Full NameJoseph Shvidler
GenderMale
SpecialityOtolaryngology
Experience22 Years
Location4545 Point Fosdick Dr Nw, Gig Harbor, Washington
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 Shvidler attended and graduated from Pennsylvania State University College Of Medicine in 2002
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1245202175
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 02/03/2006
  • Last Update Date: 11/07/2014
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 7517067390
  • Enrollment ID: I20150116000833

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Joseph Shvidler such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1245202175NPI-NPPES
0241810OtherWASTATE L&I
0267023OtherWASTATE L&I

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207YS0123XOtolaryngology - Facial Plastic Surgery MD 00047502 (Washington)Primary

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 Shvidler allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameMulticare Health System
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1497766638
PECOS PAC ID: 7719899897
Enrollment ID: O20031105000760
Entity NameAesthetic Associates Inc Ps
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1053481960
PECOS PAC ID: 7618867193
Enrollment ID: O20070822001229

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 Shvidler 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 Shvidler, MD
4545 Point Fosdick Dr Nw,
Gig Harbor, WA 98335-1700

Ph: (253) 530-8000
Joseph Shvidler, MD
4545 Point Fosdick Dr Nw,
Gig Harbor, WA 98335-1700

Ph: (253) 530-8000

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