Scott E Torness, DPM - Medicare Podiatrist in Watertown, SD

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Scott E Torness, DPM is a medicare enrolled "Podiatrist - Foot & Ankle Surgery" provider in Watertown, South Dakota. He graduated from medical school in 2005 and has 19 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Podiatry. He is a member of the group practice Brown Clinic Pllp, Brown Clinic Pllp and his current practice location is 506 1st Ave Se, Watertown, South Dakota. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (605) 886-8482.

Scott E Torness is licensed to practice in South Dakota (license number 200) 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 1679599633.

Contact Information

Scott E Torness, DPM
506 1st Ave Se,
Watertown, SD 57201-4402
(605) 886-8482
(605) 884-4300

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameScott E Torness
GenderMale
SpecialityPodiatry
Experience19 Years
Location506 1st Ave Se, Watertown, South Dakota
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:
  • Scott E Torness graduated from medical school in 2005
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1679599633
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/14/2006
  • Last Update Date: 05/17/2022
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 0648295600
  • Enrollment ID: I20100813000836

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Scott E Torness such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1679599633NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
213ES0103XPodiatrist - Foot & Ankle Surgery 783T (Iowa)Secondary
213ES0103XPodiatrist - Foot & Ankle Surgery 200 (South Dakota)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Prairie Lakes Healthcare System, IncWatertown, SDHospital
Milbank Area Hospital/avera HealthMilbank, SDHospital
Ortonville Area Health ServicesOrtonville, MNHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Brown Clinic Pllp701281423922
Brown Clinic Pllp701281423922

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. Scott E Torness allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NameBrown Clinic Pllp
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1083779821
PECOS PAC ID: 7012814239
Enrollment ID: O20031216000723

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. Scott E Torness 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
Scott E Torness, DPM
506 1st Ave Se,
Watertown, SD 57201-4402

Ph: (605) 886-8482		Scott E Torness, DPM
506 1st Ave Se,
Watertown, SD 57201-4402

Ph: (605) 886-8482

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