Richard Chwastiak, DPM - Medicare Podiatrist in Tamaqua, PA

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Richard Chwastiak, DPM is a medicare enrolled "Podiatrist" provider in Tamaqua, Pennsylvania. His current practice location is 617 E Broad St, Tamaqua, Pennsylvania. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (570) 668-5170.

Richard Chwastiak is licensed to practice in Pennsylvania (license number SC002158L) and he also participates in the medicare program. He does not accept medicare assignments directly but he may accept medicare through third-party (refer to Reassignment section below) and may also prescribe medicare part D drugs. His NPI Number is 1083615918.

Contact Information

Richard Chwastiak, DPM
617 E Broad St,
Tamaqua, PA 18252-2206
(570) 668-5170
(570) 668-5171

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameRichard Chwastiak
GenderMale
SpecialityPodiatrist
Location617 E Broad St, Tamaqua, Pennsylvania
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsMedicare enrolled and may accept medicare through third-party reassignment. May prescribe medicare part D drugs.
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1083615918
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 08/02/2005
  • Last Update Date: 12/17/2007
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 1153461819
  • Enrollment ID: I20091211000042

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Richard Chwastiak such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1083615918NPI-NPPES
153345OtherPAHIGHMARK BLUE SHIELD

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
213E00000XPodiatrist SC002158L (Pennsylvania)Primary

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. Richard Chwastiak 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
Richard Chwastiak, DPM
617 E Broad St,
Tamaqua, PA 18252-2206

Ph: (570) 668-5170		Richard Chwastiak, DPM
617 E Broad St,
Tamaqua, PA 18252-2206

Ph: (570) 668-5170

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Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 617 E Broad St, Tamaqua, PA 18252
Phone: 570-668-5170    Fax: 570-668-5171
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Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 617 E Broad St, Tamaqua, PA 18252
Phone: 570-668-5170    Fax: 570-668-5171

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Medicare Assignment: Assignment means that your doctor, provider, or supplier agrees (or is required by law) to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services. Most doctors, providers, and suppliers accept assignment, but you should always check to make sure. Participating providers have signed an agreement to accept assignment for all Medicare-covered services.

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