Dr Peter J Lusche, MD - Medicare Counselor in Opelika, AL

Dr Peter J Lusche, MD is a medicare enrolled "Psychiatry & Neurology - Psychiatry" provider in Opelika, Alabama. He went to University Of Southern California Keck School Of Medicine and graduated in 1982 and has 42 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Psychiatry. He is a member of the group practice East Alabama Physicians, Llc and his current practice location is 3320 Skyway Dr, Suite 801, Opelika, Alabama. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (334) 821-0238.

Dr Peter J Lusche is licensed to practice in Alabama (license number 23180) 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 1821053760.

Contact Information

Dr Peter J Lusche, MD
3320 Skyway Dr, Suite 801,
Opelika, AL 36801-7137
(334) 821-0238
(334) 821-6685

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Peter J Lusche
GenderMale
SpecialityPsychiatry
Experience42 Years
Location3320 Skyway Dr, Opelika, Alabama
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 Peter J Lusche attended and graduated from University Of Southern California Keck School Of Medicine in 1982
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1821053760
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 04/20/2006
  • Last Update Date: 09/30/2014
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 9739361361
  • Enrollment ID: I20141002001648

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Peter J Lusche such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1821053760NPI-NPPES
529905580OtherALALABAMA MEDICAID GROUP #
510-98477OtherALBLUE CROSS OF AL PROVIDER
009936990MedicaidAL

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
101YM0800XCounselor - Mental Health 23180 (Alabama)Secondary
2084P0800XPsychiatry & Neurology - Psychiatry 23180 (Alabama)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
East Alabama Medical Center And SnfOpelika, ALHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
East Alabama Physicians, Llc88202133097

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 Peter J Lusche allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameThe East Alabama Health Care Authority
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1073685483
PECOS PAC ID: 3072403237
Enrollment ID: O20040824001092
Entity NameEast Alabama Physicians, Llc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1356494298
PECOS PAC ID: 8820213309
Enrollment ID: O20140626001209

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 Peter J Lusche 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 Peter J Lusche, MD
3320 Skyway Dr, Suite 801,
Opelika, AL 36801-7137

Ph: (334) 821-0238
Dr Peter J Lusche, MD
3320 Skyway Dr, Suite 801,
Opelika, AL 36801-7137

Ph: (334) 821-0238

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Psychiatry & Neurology in Opelika, AL


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