Dr Alan J Discont, DPM - Medicare Podiatrist in Chandler, AZ

Dr Alan J Discont, DPM is a medicare enrolled "Podiatrist - Foot & Ankle Surgery" provider in Chandler, Arizona. He went to Kent State University College Of Podiatric Medicine and graduated in 1983 and has 41 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Podiatry. He is a member of the group practice Family Foot And Ankle Care Pc and his current practice location is 600 S Dobson Rd, Suite D35, Chandler, Arizona. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (480) 732-0033.

Dr Alan J Discont is licensed to practice in Arizona (license number AZ0212) 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 1063463305.

Contact Information

Dr Alan J Discont, DPM
600 S Dobson Rd, Suite D35,
Chandler, AZ 85224-5678
(480) 732-0033
(480) 732-0038

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Alan J Discont
GenderMale
SpecialityPodiatry
Experience41 Years
Location600 S Dobson Rd, Chandler, Arizona
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 Alan J Discont attended and graduated from Kent State University College Of Podiatric Medicine in 1983
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1063463305
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 05/12/2006
  • Last Update Date: 10/22/2010
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 6305933904
  • Enrollment ID: I20100726000816

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Alan J Discont such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1063463305NPI-NPPES
378420800OtherAZDEPT OF LABOR PROV NUMBER
700478MedicaidAZ
AZ0068980OtherAZBCBS PROVIDER NUMBER
1Z0359OtherAZHEALTH NET AZ PROVIDER NU

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
213ES0103XPodiatrist - Foot & Ankle Surgery AZ0212 (Arizona)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Family Foot And Ankle Care Pc40826916394

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 Alan J Discont allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NameFamily Foot & Ankle Care Pc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1205887569
PECOS PAC ID: 4082691639
Enrollment ID: O20040701001247

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 Alan J Discont 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 Alan J Discont, DPM
600 S Dobson Rd, Suite D35,
Chandler, AZ 85224-5678

Ph: (480) 732-0033
Dr Alan J Discont, DPM
600 S Dobson Rd, Suite D35,
Chandler, AZ 85224-5678

Ph: (480) 732-0033

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