Robert S Epstein, MD - Medicare Gastroenterology in Wellington, FL

Robert S Epstein, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology" physician in Wellington, Florida. He went to University Of Miami, Lm Miller School Of Medicine and graduated in 1983 and has 41 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Gastroenterology. He is a member of the group practice Joseph J Katta Md Pa and his current practice location is 1157 S State Road 7, Wellington, Florida. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (561) 214-6699.

Robert S Epstein is licensed to practice in New York (license number 191184) 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 1124010624.

Contact Information

Robert S Epstein, MD
1157 S State Road 7,
Wellington, FL 33414-6101
(561) 214-6699
(561) 214-6740

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Physician's Profile

Full NameRobert S Epstein
GenderMale
SpecialityGastroenterology
Experience41 Years
Location1157 S State Road 7, Wellington, Florida
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 S Epstein attended and graduated from University Of Miami, Lm Miller School Of Medicine in 1983
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1124010624
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 08/19/2005
  • Last Update Date: 08/23/2016
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 1759325319
  • Enrollment ID: I20170127000664

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Robert S Epstein such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1124010624NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207RG0100XInternal Medicine - Gastroenterology 191184 (New York)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Joseph J Katta Md Pa02443115535

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 S Epstein allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameJoseph J Katta Md Pa
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1427090224
PECOS PAC ID: 0244311553
Enrollment ID: O20080528000559
Entity NameTreasure Coast Surgical Center Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Ambulatory Surgical Center
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1124296173
PECOS PAC ID: 8022180009
Enrollment ID: O20090325000200

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 S Epstein 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 S Epstein, MD
1157 S State Road 7,
Wellington, FL 33414-6101

Ph: (561) 214-6699
Robert S Epstein, MD
1157 S State Road 7,
Wellington, FL 33414-6101

Ph: (561) 214-6699

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