Dr Bernard J Franta, FNP - Medicare Nurse Practitioner in Westcliffe, CO

Dr Bernard J Franta, FNP is a medicare enrolled "Nurse Practitioner" in Westcliffe, Colorado. He graduated from nursing school in 1998 and has 27 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Nurse Practitioner. He is a member of the group practice Florence Medical Center Llc and his current practice location is 704 Edwards St, Westcliffe, Colorado. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (719) 783-2380.

Dr Bernard J Franta is licensed to practice in Colorado (license number 102687) 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 1952309668.

Contact Information

Dr Bernard J Franta, FNP
704 Edwards St,
Westcliffe, CO 81252-8588
(719) 783-2380
(719) 783-2377

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Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Bernard J Franta
GenderMale
SpecialityNurse Practitioner
Experience27 Years
Location704 Edwards St, Westcliffe, Colorado
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:
  • Dr Bernard J Franta graduated from nursing school in 1998
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1952309668
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/07/2005
  • Last Update Date: 07/03/2013
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 9436219532
  • Enrollment ID: I20081119000528

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Bernard J Franta such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1952309668NPI-NPPES
841090521006OtherCOROCKY MOUNTAIN HEALTH PLA
C437318OtherCOPTAN
500026736OtherRAILROAD MEDICARE

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
363L00000XNurse Practitioner 102687 (Colorado)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Florence Medical Center Llc06483018385

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. Dr Bernard J Franta allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameFlorence Medical Center Llc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1053308858
PECOS PAC ID: 0648301838
Enrollment ID: O20101101000805

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. Dr Bernard J Franta 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
Dr Bernard J Franta, FNP
759 Bunker Hill Rd,
Westcliffe, CO 81252-8507

Ph: (719) 783-2380
Dr Bernard J Franta, FNP
704 Edwards St,
Westcliffe, CO 81252-8588

Ph: (719) 783-2380

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Nurse Practitioner Nurses in Westcliffe, CO

Stewart Irving, N.P.
Nurse Practitioner
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 704 Edwards, Westcliffe, CO 81252
Phone: 719-783-2380    Fax: 719-783-2377
Rebecca C Penkoff, FNP-BC
Nurse Practitioner
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 704 Edwards Ave, Westcliffe, CO 81252
Phone: 719-783-2380    Fax: 719-783-2377
Goldie Kay Owens, FNP
Nurse Practitioner
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 704 Edwards Ave, Westcliffe, CO 81252
Phone: 719-784-2308    
Susan Gail Williams, FNP
Nurse Practitioner
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 704 Edwards St, Westcliffe, CO 81252
Phone: 719-783-2380    Fax: 719-783-2377
Patricia Jo Hunter, FNP
Nurse Practitioner
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 704 Edwards St, Westcliffe, CO 81252
Phone: 719-783-2380    Fax: 719-783-2377
Laura Dankof, NP
Nurse Practitioner
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 206 Black Fawn Ln, Westcliffe, CO 81252
Phone: 719-966-7773    Fax: 855-803-3490

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