Robert E Ostendorf Iii, MD - Medicare Otolaryngology in Gadsden, AL

Robert E Ostendorf Iii, MD is a medicare enrolled "Otolaryngology" physician in Gadsden, Alabama. He went to University Of Alabama School Of Medicine and graduated in 2001 and has 23 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Otolaryngology. His current practice location is 1026 Goodyear Ave, Suite 100b, Gadsden, Alabama. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (256) 438-5821.

Robert E Ostendorf Iii is licensed to practice in Alabama (license number 00027282) 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 1003833021.

Contact Information

Robert E Ostendorf Iii, MD
1026 Goodyear Ave, Suite 100b,
Gadsden, AL 35903-1102
(256) 438-5821
(256) 467-4262

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Physician's Profile

Full NameRobert E Ostendorf Iii
GenderMale
SpecialityOtolaryngology
Experience23 Years
Location1026 Goodyear Ave, Gadsden, Alabama
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:
  • Robert E Ostendorf Iii attended and graduated from University Of Alabama School Of Medicine in 2001
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1003833021
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/16/2006
  • Last Update Date: 02/20/2015
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 0941253546
  • Enrollment ID: I20070404000633

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Robert E Ostendorf Iii such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1003833021NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207Y00000XOtolaryngology 00027282 (Alabama)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Gadsden Regional Medical CenterGadsden, ALHospital

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. Robert E Ostendorf Iii allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameEtowah Ear Nose & Throat, Llc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1881017424
PECOS PAC ID: 7012149578
Enrollment ID: O20140415001743

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. Robert E Ostendorf Iii 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
Robert E Ostendorf Iii, MD
1026 Goodyear Ave, Suite 100b,
Gadsden, AL 35903-1102

Ph: (256) 438-5821
Robert E Ostendorf Iii, MD
1026 Goodyear Ave, Suite 100b,
Gadsden, AL 35903-1102

Ph: (256) 438-5821

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