Paul A Hellstern, MD - Medicare Gastroenterology in Crystal River, FL

Paul A Hellstern, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology" physician in Crystal River, Florida. He went to Wright State University Boonshoft School Of Medicine and graduated in 1990 and has 34 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Gastroenterology. He is a member of the group practice Bikkasani Ram Hellstern And Chandrupatla Mdpa and his current practice location is 6410 W Gulf To Lake Hwy, Crystal River, Florida. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (352) 563-2450.

Paul A Hellstern is licensed to practice in Florida (license number ME0068219) 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 1649207036.

Contact Information

Paul A Hellstern, MD
6410 W Gulf To Lake Hwy,
Crystal River, FL 34429-7622
(352) 563-2450
(352) 563-2512

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Physician's Profile

Full NamePaul A Hellstern
GenderMale
SpecialityGastroenterology
Experience34 Years
Location6410 W Gulf To Lake Hwy, Crystal River, 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:
  • Paul A Hellstern attended and graduated from Wright State University Boonshoft School Of Medicine in 1990
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1649207036
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/28/2006
  • Last Update Date: 07/08/2007
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 9133010507
  • Enrollment ID: I20101103001301

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Paul A Hellstern such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1649207036NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207RG0100XInternal Medicine - Gastroenterology ME0068219 (Florida)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Citrus Memorial HospitalInverness, FLHospital
Bayfront Health Seven RiversCrystal river, FLHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Bikkasani Ram Hellstern And Chandrupatla Mdpa246635593810

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. Paul A Hellstern allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameBikkasani Ram Hellstern And Chandrupatla Mdpa
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1366651531
PECOS PAC ID: 2466355938
Enrollment ID: O20040130000956

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. Paul A Hellstern 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
Paul A Hellstern, MD
6410 W Gulf To Lake Hwy,
Crystal River, FL 34429-7622

Ph: (352) 563-2450
Paul A Hellstern, MD
6410 W Gulf To Lake Hwy,
Crystal River, FL 34429-7622

Ph: (352) 563-2450

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Medicare Assignment: Assignment means that your doctor, provider, or supplier agrees (or is required by law) to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services. Most doctors, providers, and suppliers accept assignment, but you should always check to make sure. Participating providers have signed an agreement to accept assignment for all Medicare-covered services.

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