Philippus Uys, DO - Medicare Family Practice in Altoona, PA

Philippus Uys, DO is a medicare enrolled "Hospitalist" physician in Altoona, Pennsylvania. He went to Philadelphia College Of Osteopathic Medicine and graduated in 2019 and has 5 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Family Practice. He is a member of the group practice Upmc Altoona and his current practice location is 501 Howard Ave Ste F2, Altoona, Pennsylvania. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (814) 889-2020.

Philippus Uys is licensed to practice in Pennsylvania (license number OS021708) 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 1518426519.

Contact Information

Philippus Uys, DO
501 Howard Ave Ste F2,
Altoona, PA 16601-4818
(814) 889-2020
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Physician's Profile

Full NamePhilippus Uys
GenderMale
SpecialityFamily Practice
Experience5 Years
Location501 Howard Ave Ste F2, Altoona, Pennsylvania
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:
  • Philippus Uys attended and graduated from Philadelphia College Of Osteopathic Medicine in 2019
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1518426519
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 03/18/2019
  • Last Update Date: 07/01/2022
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 2567895071
  • Enrollment ID: I20220810002380

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Philippus Uys such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1518426519NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
208M00000XHospitalist OS021708 (Pennsylvania)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Upmc AltoonaAltoona, PAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Upmc Altoona842696246588

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. Philippus Uys allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameUpmc Altoona
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1497831655
PECOS PAC ID: 8426962465
Enrollment ID: O20040406001094

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. Philippus Uys 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
Philippus Uys, DO
3600 Forbes Ave Ste 140,
Pittsburgh, PA 15213-3410

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Philippus Uys, DO
501 Howard Ave Ste F2,
Altoona, PA 16601-4818

Ph: (814) 889-2020

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