Peter J Altshuler, MD - Medicare General Surgery in San Antonio, TX

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Peter J Altshuler, MD is a medicare enrolled "Transplant Surgery" physician in San Antonio, Texas. He went to Jefferson Medical College Of Thomas Jefferson University and graduated in 2016 and has 9 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as General Surgery. He is a member of the group practice Ucsf Dept Of Surgery and his current practice location is 4502 Medical Dr, San Antonio, Texas. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (210) 567-5777.

Peter J Altshuler is licensed to practice in Texas (license number V7805) 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 1548623622.

Contact Information

Peter J Altshuler, MD
4502 Medical Dr,
San Antonio, TX 78229-4402
(210) 567-5777
(210) 358-0408

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Physician's Profile

Full NamePeter J Altshuler
GenderMale
SpecialityGeneral Surgery
Experience9 Years
Location4502 Medical Dr, San Antonio, Texas
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 J Altshuler attended and graduated from Jefferson Medical College Of Thomas Jefferson University in 2016
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1548623622
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 04/05/2016
  • Last Update Date: 08/14/2025
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 9234438672
  • Enrollment ID: I20230809003857

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Peter J Altshuler such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1548623622NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
208600000XSurgery V7805 (Texas)Secondary
204F00000XTransplant Surgery V7805 (Texas)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Ucsf Medical CenterSan francisco, CAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Ucsf Dept Of Surgery7719886373172

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 J Altshuler allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameUniversity Of California San Francisco
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1861578973
PECOS PAC ID: 4486567229
Enrollment ID: O20031212000897
Entity NameUcsf Dept Of Surgery
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1477627537
PECOS PAC ID: 7719886373
Enrollment ID: O20040102000839
Entity NameUcsf Medical Group Business Services
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1477624104
PECOS PAC ID: 3779497870
Enrollment ID: O20040622001513

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 J Altshuler 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 J Altshuler, MD
4502 Medical Dr,
San Antonio, TX 78229-4402

Ph: (210) 567-5777		Peter J Altshuler, MD
4502 Medical Dr,
San Antonio, TX 78229-4402

Ph: (210) 567-5777

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