Dr Joseph M Difranco, DPM - Medicare Podiatrist in Erie, PA

Dr Joseph M Difranco, DPM is a medicare enrolled "Podiatrist - Foot & Ankle Surgery" provider in Erie, Pennsylvania. He went to Kent State University College Of Podiatric Medicine and graduated in 2003 and has 21 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Podiatry. He is a member of the group practice Keystone Rehabilitation Systems Inc and his current practice location is 3939 W Ridge Rd Ste C1, Erie, Pennsylvania. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (814) 217-0618.

Dr Joseph M Difranco is licensed to practice in Pennsylvania (license number SC005909) 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 1407881162.

Contact Information

Dr Joseph M Difranco, DPM
3939 W Ridge Rd Ste C1,
Erie, PA 16506-1887
(814) 217-0618
(833) 305-0497

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Joseph M Difranco
GenderMale
SpecialityPodiatry
Experience21 Years
Location3939 W Ridge Rd Ste C1, Erie, Pennsylvania
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 Joseph M Difranco attended and graduated from Kent State University College Of Podiatric Medicine in 2003
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1407881162
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/11/2006
  • Last Update Date: 12/02/2020
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 5698785020
  • Enrollment ID: I20060501000375

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Joseph M Difranco such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1407881162NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
213ES0103XPodiatrist - Foot & Ankle Surgery SC005909 (Pennsylvania)Primary

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 Joseph M Difranco allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NameDifranco Family Foot Care, Llc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1528674462
PECOS PAC ID: 1153733696
Enrollment ID: O20201207003188

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 Joseph M Difranco 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 Joseph M Difranco, DPM
3939 W Ridge Rd Ste C1,
Erie, PA 16506-1887

Ph: (814) 217-0618
Dr Joseph M Difranco, DPM
3939 W Ridge Rd Ste C1,
Erie, PA 16506-1887

Ph: (814) 217-0618

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