Richard A Shand, MD - Medicare Internal Medicine in La Junta, CO

Richard A Shand, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine" physician in La Junta, Colorado. He went to University Of Colorado School Of Medicine, Denver and graduated in 1974 and has 50 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Internal Medicine. His current practice location is 111 W 2nd St, La Junta, Colorado. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (719) 384-2771.

Richard A Shand is licensed to practice in Colorado (license number 20661) 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 1497804520.

Contact Information

Richard A Shand, MD
111 W 2nd St,
La Junta, CO 81050-1508
(719) 384-2771
(719) 384-2077

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Physician's Profile

Full NameRichard A Shand
GenderMale
SpecialityInternal Medicine
Experience50 Years
Location111 W 2nd St, La Junta, Colorado
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:
  • Richard A Shand attended and graduated from University Of Colorado School Of Medicine, Denver in 1974
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1497804520
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 01/09/2007
  • Last Update Date: 02/22/2008
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 7012099104
  • Enrollment ID: I20080129000082

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Richard A Shand such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1497804520NPI-NPPES
01206614MedicaidCO

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207R00000XInternal Medicine 20661 (Colorado)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Arkansas Valley Regional Medical CenterLa junta, COHospital
Bent County Healthcare CenterLas animas, CONursing home

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. Richard A Shand allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameArkansas Valley Regional Medical Center
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1649449075
PECOS PAC ID: 9436062833
Enrollment ID: O20031111000685

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. Richard A Shand 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
Richard A Shand, MD
111 W 2nd St, P.o. Box 496,
La Junta, CO 81050-1508

Ph: (719) 384-2771
Richard A Shand, MD
111 W 2nd St,
La Junta, CO 81050-1508

Ph: (719) 384-2771

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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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