Richard P Wikholm, MD - Medicare Otolaryngology in Santa Maria, CA

Richard P Wikholm, MD is a medicare enrolled "Otolaryngology" physician in Santa Maria, California. He went to University Of Texas Medical School At San Antonio and graduated in 1984 and has 40 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Otolaryngology. He is a member of the group practice Central Coast Otolaryngology and his current practice location is 116 S Palisade Dr, Ste 206, Santa Maria, California. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (805) 614-9250.

Richard P Wikholm is licensed to practice in California (license number G55811) 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 1831198647.

Contact Information

Richard P Wikholm, MD
116 S Palisade Dr, Ste 206,
Santa Maria, CA 93454-8904
(805) 614-9250
(805) 614-9260

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Physician's Profile

Full NameRichard P Wikholm
GenderMale
SpecialityOtolaryngology
Experience40 Years
Location116 S Palisade Dr, Santa Maria, California
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 P Wikholm attended and graduated from University Of Texas Medical School At San Antonio in 1984
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1831198647
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/14/2005
  • Last Update Date: 10/01/2009
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 1951497544
  • Enrollment ID: I20091029000108

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Richard P Wikholm such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1831198647NPI-NPPES
00G558110MedicaidCA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207Y00000XOtolaryngology G55811 (California)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Marian Regional Medical CenterSanta maria, CAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Central Coast Otolaryngology27695211783

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 P Wikholm allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameCentral Coast Otolaryngology
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1427382811
PECOS PAC ID: 2769521178
Enrollment ID: O20091124000624

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 P Wikholm 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 P Wikholm, MD
Po Box 5427,
Santa Maria, CA 93456-5427

Ph: (805) 614-6250
Richard P Wikholm, MD
116 S Palisade Dr, Ste 206,
Santa Maria, CA 93454-8904

Ph: (805) 614-9250

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