Stephen John Freshwater, MD - Medicare Family Practice in Arlington, OH

Stephen John Freshwater, MD is a medicare enrolled "Family Medicine" physician in Arlington, Ohio. He went to West Virginia University School Of Medicine and graduated in 1984 and has 40 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Family Practice. He is a member of the group practice Arlington Family Practice, Inc. and his current practice location is 906 North Main Street, Arlington, Ohio. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (419) 365-5153.

Stephen John Freshwater is licensed to practice in Ohio (license number 35-052289) 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 1245215607.

Contact Information

Stephen John Freshwater, MD
906 North Main Street,
Arlington, OH 45814-0319
(419) 365-5153
(419) 365-0081

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Physician's Profile

Full NameStephen John Freshwater
GenderMale
SpecialityFamily Practice
Experience40 Years
Location906 North Main Street, Arlington, Ohio
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 John Freshwater attended and graduated from West Virginia University School Of Medicine in 1984
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1245215607
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 12/08/2005
  • Last Update Date: 07/22/2008
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 9133386329
  • Enrollment ID: I20120214000208

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Stephen John Freshwater such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1245215607NPI-NPPES
FR 0597792OtherOHMEDICARE ID
0660575MedicaidOH

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207Q00000XFamily Medicine 35-052289 (Ohio)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Bridge Home Health And HospiceFindlay, OHHome health agency
Bridge Home Health And HospiceFindlay, OHHospice
Blanchard Valley HospitalFindlay, OHHospital
Bluffton HospitalBluffton, OHHospital
Hardin Memorial HospitalKenton, OHHospital
Arlington Good Samaritan CenteArlington, OHNursing home

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Arlington Family Practice, Inc.96383368112

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 John Freshwater allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameArlington Family Practice, Inc.
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1629275003
PECOS PAC ID: 9638336811
Enrollment ID: O20120130000827

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 John Freshwater 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 John Freshwater, MD
906 North Main Street, P.o. Box 319,
Arlington, OH 45814-0319

Ph: (419) 365-5153
Stephen John Freshwater, MD
906 North Main Street,
Arlington, OH 45814-0319

Ph: (419) 365-5153

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Practice Location: 906 N Main Street, Arlington, OH 45814
Phone: 419-365-5153    Fax: 419-365-0081

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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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