Stephen A Schissel, MD - Medicare Family Practice in Amesbury, MA

Stephen A Schissel, MD is a medicare enrolled "Family Medicine" physician in Amesbury, Massachusetts. He graduated from medical school in 1985 and has 39 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Family Practice. He is a member of the group practice Lahey Clinic Inc and his current practice location is 24 Morrill Place, Lahey Amesbury, Amesbury, Massachusetts. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (978) 388-5050.

Stephen A Schissel is licensed to practice in Massachusetts (license number 71327) 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 1528075777.

Contact Information

Stephen A Schissel, MD
24 Morrill Place, Lahey Amesbury,
Amesbury, MA 01913
(978) 388-5050
(978) 388-4035

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Physician's Profile

Full NameStephen A Schissel
GenderMale
SpecialityFamily Practice
Experience39 Years
Location24 Morrill Place, Amesbury, Massachusetts
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:
  • Stephen A Schissel graduated from medical school in 1985
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1528075777
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 08/01/2006
  • Last Update Date: 01/26/2012
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 4284792326
  • Enrollment ID: I20110602000447

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Stephen A Schissel such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1528075777NPI-NPPES
110047623AMedicaidMA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207Q00000XFamily Medicine 71327 (Massachusetts)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Elara CaringByfield, MAHome health agency
Home Health Of HaverhillLawrence, MAHome health agency
Anna Jaques HospitalNewburyport, MAHospital
Lahey Hospital & Medical Center, BurlingtonBurlington, MAHospital
Northeast Hospital CorporationBeverly, MAHospital
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical CenterBoston, MAHospital
Exeter Hospital IncExeter, NHHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Lahey Clinic Inc22643365281219

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. Stephen A Schissel allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameLahey Clinic Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1538194980
PECOS PAC ID: 2264336528
Enrollment ID: O20031120000097
Entity NameLahey Clinic Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1063447316
PECOS PAC ID: 2264336528
Enrollment ID: O20040629001269

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. Stephen A Schissel 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
Stephen A Schissel, MD
24 Morrill Place, Lahey Amesbury,
Amesbury, MA 01913

Ph: (978) 388-5050
Stephen A Schissel, MD
24 Morrill Place, Lahey Amesbury,
Amesbury, MA 01913

Ph: (978) 388-5050

Reviews and Comments


Family Medicine Doctors in Amesbury, MA

Anavera Lopes, M.D.
Family Medicine
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 24 Morrill Pl, Lahey Amesbury, Amesbury, MA 01913
Phone: 978-388-5050    Fax: 978-388-4035
Barrie Paster, M.D.
Family Medicine
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 24 Morrill Pl, Amesbury, MA 01913
Phone: 978-388-5050    Fax: 978-388-4035
Aaron Glenney,
Family Medicine
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: Lahey Health Primary Care, Amesbury, 24 Morrill Place, Amesbury, MA 01913
Phone: 978-388-5050    Fax: 978-388-4035
Kara Fiore, FNP-C
Family Medicine
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 5 Macy St, Amesbury, MA 01913
Phone: 978-834-0300    

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Medicare Assignment: Assignment means that your doctor, provider, or supplier agrees (or is required by law) to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services. Most doctors, providers, and suppliers accept assignment, but you should always check to make sure. Participating providers have signed an agreement to accept assignment for all Medicare-covered services.

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