Paul M Heffernan, DPM - Medicare Podiatrist in Cambridge, MA

Paul M Heffernan, DPM is a medicare enrolled "Podiatrist - Primary Podiatric Medicine" provider in Cambridge, Massachusetts. He went to California School Of Podiatric Medicine and graduated in 1987 and has 37 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Podiatry. He is a member of the group practice Cambridge Public Health Commission and his current practice location is 1493 Cambridge St, Cambridge, Massachusetts. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (617) 665-3570.

Paul M Heffernan is licensed to practice in Massachusetts (license number 1866) 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 1235247115.

Contact Information

Paul M Heffernan, DPM
1493 Cambridge St,
Cambridge, MA 02139-1047
(617) 665-3570
(617) 665-3598

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NamePaul M Heffernan
GenderMale
SpecialityPodiatry
Experience37 Years
Location1493 Cambridge St, Cambridge, Massachusetts
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:
  • Paul M Heffernan attended and graduated from California School Of Podiatric Medicine in 1987
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1235247115
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 08/29/2006
  • Last Update Date: 07/08/2007
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 5799705588
  • Enrollment ID: I20051122000622

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Paul M Heffernan such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1235247115NPI-NPPES
0362786MedicaidMA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
213EP1101XPodiatrist - Primary Podiatric Medicine 1866 (Massachusetts)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Cambridge Health AllianceCambridge, MAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Cambridge Public Health Commission8921910894536

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. Paul M Heffernan allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NameCambridge Public Health Commission
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1932313228
PECOS PAC ID: 8921910894
Enrollment ID: O20050808000725

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. Paul M Heffernan 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
Paul M Heffernan, DPM
65 Fayerweather St,
Cambridge, MA 02138-3354

Ph: (617) 491-0133
Paul M Heffernan, DPM
1493 Cambridge St,
Cambridge, MA 02139-1047

Ph: (617) 665-3570

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