Russell A Johanson, MD - Medicare Emergency Medicine in Palmer, AK

Russell A Johanson, MD is a medicare enrolled "Emergency Medicine" physician in Palmer, Alaska. He went to University Of Connecticut School Of Medicine and graduated in 2011 and has 13 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Emergency Medicine. He is a member of the group practice Matsu Emergency Medicine Physicians Corp and his current practice location is 2500 S Woodworth Loop, Palmer, Alaska. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (907) 861-6000.

Russell A Johanson is licensed to practice in Alaska (license number MEDS7975) 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 1902190051.

Contact Information

Russell A Johanson, MD
2500 S Woodworth Loop,
Palmer, AK 99645-8984
(907) 861-6000
(907) 861-6000

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Physician's Profile

Full NameRussell A Johanson
GenderMale
SpecialityEmergency Medicine
Experience13 Years
Location2500 S Woodworth Loop, Palmer, Alaska
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:
  • Russell A Johanson attended and graduated from University Of Connecticut School Of Medicine in 2011
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1902190051
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/07/2011
  • Last Update Date: 11/21/2017
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 7719102425
  • Enrollment ID: I20140711001540

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Russell A Johanson such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1902190051NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207P00000XEmergency Medicine MEDS7975 (Alaska)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Mat-su Regional Medical CenterPalmer, AKHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Matsu Emergency Medicine Physicians Corp155725102216

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. Russell A Johanson allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameMatsu Emergency Medicine Physicians Corp
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1073548129
PECOS PAC ID: 1557251022
Enrollment ID: O20040318000130

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. Russell A Johanson 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
Russell A Johanson, MD
Po Box 718,
Palmer, AK 99645-0718

Ph: (907) 746-7511
Russell A Johanson, MD
2500 S Woodworth Loop,
Palmer, AK 99645-8984

Ph: (907) 861-6000

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