Zachary Vandegriend, MD - Medicare Otolaryngology in Santa Maria, CA

Zachary Vandegriend, MD is a medicare enrolled "Otolaryngology - Facial Plastic Surgery" physician in Santa Maria, California. He went to Loma Linda University School Of Medicine and graduated in 2009 and has 15 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Otolaryngology. He is a member of the group practice Central Coast Otolaryngology and his current practice location is 116 S Palisade Dr Ste 206, Santa Maria, California. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (805) 614-9250.

Zachary Vandegriend is licensed to practice in California (license number A135617) 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 1477781193.

Contact Information

Zachary Vandegriend, MD
116 S Palisade Dr Ste 206,
Santa Maria, CA 93454-8906
(805) 614-9250
(805) 614-9260

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Physician's Profile

Full NameZachary Vandegriend
GenderMale
SpecialityOtolaryngology
Experience15 Years
Location116 S Palisade Dr Ste 206, Santa Maria, 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:
  • Zachary Vandegriend attended and graduated from Loma Linda University School Of Medicine in 2009
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1477781193
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/01/2009
  • Last Update Date: 11/29/2016
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 0941428700
  • Enrollment ID: I20150624001748

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Zachary Vandegriend such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1477781193NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207YS0123XOtolaryngology - Facial Plastic Surgery A135617 (California)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Marian Regional Medical CenterSanta maria, CAHospital
French Hospital Medical CenterSan luis obispo, CAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Central Coast Otolaryngology27695211783

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. Zachary Vandegriend allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameCentral Coast Otolaryngology
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1427382811
PECOS PAC ID: 2769521178
Enrollment ID: O20091124000624

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. Zachary Vandegriend 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
Zachary Vandegriend, MD
116 S Palisade Dr Ste 206,
Santa Maria, CA 93454-8906

Ph: (805) 614-9250
Zachary Vandegriend, MD
116 S Palisade Dr Ste 206,
Santa Maria, CA 93454-8906

Ph: (805) 614-9250

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