Dr Richard W Macdonald, DC - Medicare Chiropractor in Altoona, PA

Dr Richard W Macdonald, DC is a medicare enrolled "Chiropractor" provider in Altoona, Pennsylvania. He went to Palmer College Chiropractic - West Sunnyvale and graduated in 1996 and has 28 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Chiropractic. His current practice location is 332 W Plank Rd, Altoona, Pennsylvania. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (814) 941-5353.

Dr Richard W Macdonald is licensed to practice in Pennsylvania (license number DC 006800L) 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 1013978238.

Contact Information

Dr Richard W Macdonald, DC
332 W Plank Rd,
Altoona, PA 16602
(814) 941-5353
(814) 941-5039

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Richard W Macdonald
GenderMale
SpecialityChiropractic
Experience28 Years
Location332 W Plank Rd, Altoona, 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 Richard W Macdonald attended and graduated from Palmer College Chiropractic - West Sunnyvale in 1996
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1013978238
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 03/29/2006
  • Last Update Date: 07/08/2007
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 9436310505
  • Enrollment ID: I20120417000418

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Richard W Macdonald such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1013978238NPI-NPPES
0016360920002MedicaidPA
017440440001MedicaidPA
MA744433OtherBSHIELD
AD126072OtherBSHIELD

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
111N00000XChiropractor DC 006800L (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 Richard W Macdonald allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NameMaccro Pc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1306244124
PECOS PAC ID: 5698092377
Enrollment ID: O20150317001275

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 Richard W Macdonald 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 Richard W Macdonald, DC
332 W Plank Rd,
Altoona, PA 16602

Ph: (814) 941-5353
Dr Richard W Macdonald, DC
332 W Plank Rd,
Altoona, PA 16602

Ph: (814) 941-5353

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