Walter Anthony Bethune, MD - Medicare Anesthesiology in Boston, MA

Walter Anthony Bethune, MD is a medicare enrolled "Anesthesiology" physician in Boston, Massachusetts. He went to Harvard Medical School and graduated in 2005 and has 19 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Anesthesiology. He is a member of the group practice Island Professional Anesthesia Llc and his current practice location is Massachusetts General Hospital, 55 Fruit Street, Boston, Massachusetts. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (617) 726-3030.

Walter Anthony Bethune is licensed to practice in Massachusetts (license number L-225360) 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 1134255524.

Contact Information

Walter Anthony Bethune, MD
Massachusetts General Hospital, 55 Fruit Street,
Boston, MA 02114
(617) 726-3030
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Physician's Profile

Full NameWalter Anthony Bethune
GenderMale
SpecialityAnesthesiology
Experience19 Years
LocationMassachusetts General Hospital, Boston, 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:
  • Walter Anthony Bethune attended and graduated from Harvard Medical School in 2005
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1134255524
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 02/27/2007
  • Last Update Date: 07/08/2007
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 6709067986
  • Enrollment ID: I20200513002838

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Walter Anthony Bethune such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1134255524NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207L00000XAnesthesiology L-225360 (Massachusetts)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Hilo Medical CenterHilo, HIHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Island Professional Anesthesia Llc761830794317

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. Walter Anthony Bethune allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameThe Anesthesia Medical Group Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1356362990
PECOS PAC ID: 1254234842
Enrollment ID: O20040130000443
Entity NameIsland Professional Anesthesia Llc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1174159834
PECOS PAC ID: 7618307943
Enrollment ID: O20200428001247

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. Walter Anthony Bethune 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
Walter Anthony Bethune, MD
Massachusetts General Hospital, 55 Fruit Street,
Boston, MA 02114

Ph: (617) 726-3030
Walter Anthony Bethune, MD
Massachusetts General Hospital, 55 Fruit Street,
Boston, MA 02114

Ph: (617) 726-3030

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