Dr Rima Abraham Defatta, MD - Medicare Otolaryngology in Altoona, WI

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Dr Rima Abraham Defatta, MD is a medicare enrolled "Otolaryngology" physician in Altoona, Wisconsin. She went to Temple University School Of Medicine and graduated in 2005 and has 21 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Otolaryngology. She is a member of the group practice Defatta Ent And Facial Plastic Surgery Sc and her current practice location is 1490 Rivers Edge Trl, Altoona, Wisconsin. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (715) 828-2368.

Dr Rima Abraham Defatta is licensed to practice in Wisconsin (license number 55928-20) and she also participates in the medicare program. She accepts medicare assignments (which means she accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and her NPI Number is 1790931707.

Contact Information

Dr Rima Abraham Defatta, MD
1490 Rivers Edge Trl,
Altoona, WI 54720-2755
(715) 828-2368
(715) 839-7796

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Rima Abraham Defatta
GenderFemale
SpecialityOtolaryngology
Experience21 Years
Location1490 Rivers Edge Trl, Altoona, Wisconsin
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. She accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Rima Abraham Defatta attended and graduated from Temple University School Of Medicine in 2005
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1790931707
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 08/09/2008
  • Last Update Date: 12/20/2021
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 6002081908
  • Enrollment ID: I20111205000218

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Rima Abraham Defatta such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1790931707NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207Y00000XOtolaryngology 440103 (Pennsylvania)Secondary
207YP0228XOtolaryngology - Pediatric Otolaryngology 55928 (Wisconsin)Secondary
207YX0602XOtolaryngology - Otolaryngic Allergy 55928 (Wisconsin)Secondary
207YX0901XOtolaryngology - Otology & Neurotology 55928 (Wisconsin)Secondary
207Y00000XOtolaryngology 55928-20 (Wisconsin)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Adventhealth DurandDurand, WIHospital
Oakleaf Surgical HospitalAltoona, WIHospital
Cumberland Memorial HospitalCumberland, WIHospital
Marshfield Medical CenterMarshfield, WIHospital
Mayo Clinic Health System In Eau ClaireEau claire, WIHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Defatta Ent And Facial Plastic Surgery Sc61030599364

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. Dr Rima Abraham Defatta allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Entity NameDefatta Ent & Facial Plastic Surgery SC
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1346664059
PECOS PAC ID: 6103059936
Enrollment ID: O20140502000083

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. Dr Rima Abraham Defatta 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
Dr Rima Abraham Defatta, MD
1490 Rivers Edge Trl,
Altoona, WI 54720-2755

Ph: (715) 828-2368		Dr Rima Abraham Defatta, MD
1490 Rivers Edge Trl,
Altoona, WI 54720-2755

Ph: (715) 828-2368

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