Aaron Scifres, MD - Medicare General Surgery in Saint Louis, MO

Aaron Scifres, MD is a medicare enrolled "Surgery - Trauma Surgery" physician in Saint Louis, Missouri. He graduated from medical school in 1996 and has 28 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as General Surgery. He is a member of the group practice University Surgeons Inc and his current practice location is 3635 Vista, 3rd Floor, Saint Louis, Missouri. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (314) 577-8566.

Aaron Scifres is licensed to practice in Missouri (license number 2002012694) 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 1275637498.

Contact Information

Aaron Scifres, MD
3635 Vista, 3rd Floor,
Saint Louis, MO 63110
(314) 577-8566
(314) 268-5194

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Physician's Profile

Full NameAaron Scifres
GenderMale
SpecialityGeneral Surgery
Experience28 Years
Location3635 Vista, Saint Louis, Missouri
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:
  • Aaron Scifres graduated from medical school in 1996
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1275637498
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 09/08/2006
  • Last Update Date: 01/05/2021
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 9335038595
  • Enrollment ID: I20180725000223

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Aaron Scifres such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1275637498NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
2086S0127XSurgery - Trauma Surgery 2002012694 (Missouri)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Indiana University HealthIndianapolis, INHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
University Surgeons Inc9436171949105

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. Aaron Scifres allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameUniversity Surgeons Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1316966229
PECOS PAC ID: 9436171949
Enrollment ID: O20051228000112

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. Aaron Scifres 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
Aaron Scifres, MD
250 N Shadeland Ave,
Indianapolis, IN 46219-4959

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Aaron Scifres, MD
3635 Vista, 3rd Floor,
Saint Louis, MO 63110

Ph: (314) 577-8566

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