Mr Alex Preston, MD - Medicare Anesthesiology in Porterville, CA

Mr Alex Preston, MD is a medicare enrolled "Anesthesiology" physician in Porterville, California. He graduated from medical school in 1983 and has 41 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Anesthesiology. He is a member of the group practice Comfort Anesthesia Associates Inc and his current practice location is 465 W Putnam, Porterville, California. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (559) 784-1110.

Mr Alex Preston is licensed to practice in California (license number A81836) 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 1700857968.

Contact Information

Mr Alex Preston, MD
465 W Putnam,
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 784-1110
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Physician's Profile

Full NameMr Alex Preston
GenderMale
SpecialityAnesthesiology
Experience41 Years
Location465 W Putnam, Porterville, California
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:
  • Mr Alex Preston graduated from medical school in 1983
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1700857968
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 01/27/2006
  • Last Update Date: 11/05/2012
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 4486746708
  • Enrollment ID: I20070816000338

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Mr Alex Preston such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1700857968NPI-NPPES
00A818360MedicaidCA
00A818360OtherCABLUE SHIELD OF CA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207L00000XAnesthesiology A81836 (California)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Adventist Health DelanoDelano, CAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Comfort Anesthesia Associates Inc600297548964

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. Mr Alex Preston allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameValley Anesthesia Associates Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1982617452
PECOS PAC ID: 8921184607
Enrollment ID: O20080320000291
Entity NameComfort Anesthesia Associates Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1043466550
PECOS PAC ID: 6002975489
Enrollment ID: O20081030000718

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. Mr Alex Preston 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
Mr Alex Preston, MD
2635 G St,
Bakersfield, CA 93301-2813

Ph: (661) 633-1500
Mr Alex Preston, MD
465 W Putnam,
Porterville, CA 93257

Ph: (559) 784-1110

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Anesthesiology Doctors in Porterville, CA

Dr. Ernesto Jimenez, M.D.
Anesthesiology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 465 W. Putnam Avenue, Porterville, CA 93257
Phone: 559-784-1110    Fax: 559-784-2742
Dr. John Nadakavukaran, MD
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 465 W Putnam Ave, Porterville, CA 93257
Phone: 559-791-4745    
Mr. Mohan Ettyreddy, MD
Anesthesiology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 465 W Putnam, Porterville, CA 93257
Phone: 559-784-1110    
Dr. Joseph Ipe, MD
Anesthesiology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 465 W Putnam Ave, Porterville, CA 93257
Phone: 559-784-1110    
Dr. Vivek Dalal, MD
Anesthesiology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 465 W Putnam Ave, Porterville, CA 93257
Phone: 850-339-2355    
Ms. Rajeshwary Swamidurai, MD
Anesthesiology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 465 W Putnam, Porterville, CA 93257
Phone: 559-784-1110    Fax: 559-791-4733

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