Peter F Ames, MD - Medicare Pathology in Reno, NV

Peter F Ames, MD is a medicare enrolled "Pathology - Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology" physician in Reno, Nevada. He went to Northeastern Ohio University College Of Medicine and graduated in 1992 and has 32 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Pathology. He is a member of the group practice Sierra Pathology Associates, Inc and his current practice location is 1155 Mill Street, Renown Regional Medical Center Path Lab, Reno, Nevada. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (775) 334-3450.

Peter F Ames is licensed to practice in Nevada (license number 10593) 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 1710920863.

Contact Information

Peter F Ames, MD
1155 Mill Street, Renown Regional Medical Center Path Lab,
Reno, NV 89502
(775) 334-3450
(775) 334-3417

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Physician's Profile

Full NamePeter F Ames
GenderMale
SpecialityPathology
Experience32 Years
Location1155 Mill Street, Reno, Nevada
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:
  • Peter F Ames attended and graduated from Northeastern Ohio University College Of Medicine in 1992
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1710920863
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/14/2006
  • Last Update Date: 04/17/2013
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 9638061237
  • Enrollment ID: I20040329000165

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Peter F Ames such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1710920863NPI-NPPES
XPY201824MedicaidCA
100500771MedicaidNV

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207ZP0102XPathology - Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology 10593 (Nevada)Primary
207ZP0102XPathology - Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology MD21522 (Oregon)Secondary
207ZP0102XPathology - Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology G78174 (California)Secondary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Sierra Pathology Associates, Inc11532137648

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. Peter F Ames allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameSierra Pathology Associates, Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1235221276
PECOS PAC ID: 1153213764
Enrollment ID: O20040329000196
Entity NameWestern Pathology Consultants Ltd
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1003366188
PECOS PAC ID: 6406833094
Enrollment ID: O20160114002881

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. Peter F Ames 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
Peter F Ames, MD
Po Box 3947,
Reno, NV 89505-3947

Ph: (775) 334-3450
Peter F Ames, MD
1155 Mill Street, Renown Regional Medical Center Path Lab,
Reno, NV 89502

Ph: (775) 334-3450

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