Dr Ernest J Hook, DPM - Medicare Podiatrist in Folsom, CA

Dr Ernest J Hook, DPM is a medicare enrolled "Podiatrist - Foot & Ankle Surgery" provider in Folsom, California. He went to California School Of Podiatric Medicine and graduated in 1982 and has 42 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Podiatry. He is a member of the group practice Bay Area Foot Care Inc and his current practice location is 1580 Creekside Dr, Suite 110, Folsom, California. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (916) 984-7912.

Dr Ernest J Hook is licensed to practice in California (license number E2971) 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 1174614051.

Contact Information

Dr Ernest J Hook, DPM
1580 Creekside Dr, Suite 110,
Folsom, CA 95630-3886
(916) 984-7912
(916) 984-7910

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Ernest J Hook
GenderMale
SpecialityPodiatry
Experience42 Years
Location1580 Creekside Dr, Folsom, 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:
  • Dr Ernest J Hook attended and graduated from California School Of Podiatric Medicine in 1982
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1174614051
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 09/27/2006
  • Last Update Date: 07/08/2007
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 1759365224
  • Enrollment ID: I20040614001508

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Ernest J Hook such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1174614051NPI-NPPES
9209019MedicaidCA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
213ES0103XPodiatrist - Foot & Ankle Surgery E2971 (California)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Mercy Hospital Of FolsomFolsom, CAHospital

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 Ernest J Hook allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NameBay Area Foot Care Inc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1508911892
PECOS PAC ID: 0345329686
Enrollment ID: O20080512000353
Provider NameErnest J Hook Dpm Inc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1760732242
PECOS PAC ID: 7214185180
Enrollment ID: O20120918000770

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 Ernest J Hook 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 Ernest J Hook, DPM
1580 Creekside Dr, Suite 110,
Folsom, CA 95630-3886

Ph: (916) 984-7912
Dr Ernest J Hook, DPM
1580 Creekside Dr, Suite 110,
Folsom, CA 95630-3886

Ph: (916) 984-7912

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