Steven M Vetter, MD - Medicare Otolaryngology in Monterey, CA

Steven M Vetter, MD is a medicare enrolled "Otolaryngology" physician in Monterey, California. He went to Icahn School Of Medicine At Mount Sinai and graduated in 1998 and has 26 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Otolaryngology. He is a member of the group practice Central Coast Head And Neck Surgeons A M C Inc and his current practice location is 966 Cass Street, Suite 250, Monterey, California. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (831) 649-4000.

Steven M Vetter is licensed to practice in California (license number A71599) 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 1598839771.

Contact Information

Steven M Vetter, MD
966 Cass Street, Suite 250,
Monterey, CA 93940-4545
(831) 649-4000
(831) 649-0268

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Physician's Profile

Full NameSteven M Vetter
GenderMale
SpecialityOtolaryngology
Experience26 Years
Location966 Cass Street, Monterey, California
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:
  • Steven M Vetter attended and graduated from Icahn School Of Medicine At Mount Sinai in 1998
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1598839771
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 11/20/2006
  • Last Update Date: 02/09/2011
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 1456339688
  • Enrollment ID: I20040713000555

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Steven M Vetter such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1598839771NPI-NPPES
00A715990MedicaidCA
P00263074OtherCAMEDICARE RAILROAD

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207Y00000XOtolaryngology A71599 (California)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Community Hospital Of The Monterey PeninsulaMonterey, CAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Central Coast Head And Neck Surgeons A M C Inc892108616613

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. Steven M Vetter allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameEmergency And Acute Care Medical Corporation
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1437103942
PECOS PAC ID: 9537108279
Enrollment ID: O20050502000734
Entity NameCentral Coast Head & Neck Surgeons A M C Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1255405460
PECOS PAC ID: 8921086166
Enrollment ID: O20050502000942

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. Steven M Vetter 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
Steven M Vetter, MD
1095 Los Palos Drive,
Salinas, CA 93901-3916

Ph: (831) 775-0205
Steven M Vetter, MD
966 Cass Street, Suite 250,
Monterey, CA 93940-4545

Ph: (831) 649-4000

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