Alexander Torres, MD - Medicare Rheumatology in Avon Park, FL

Alexander Torres, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Rheumatology" physician in Avon Park, Florida. He graduated from medical school in 2004 and has 20 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Rheumatology. He is a member of the group practice Highlands Advanced Rheumatology And Arthritis Center Pl and his current practice location is 596 Us Highway 27 N, Avon Park, Florida. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (863) 314-8555.

Alexander Torres is licensed to practice in Florida (license number ME105214) 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 1992827315.

Contact Information

Alexander Torres, MD
596 Us Highway 27 N,
Avon Park, FL 33825-2958
(863) 314-8555
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Physician's Profile

Full NameAlexander Torres
GenderMale
SpecialityRheumatology
Experience20 Years
Location596 Us Highway 27 N, Avon Park, Florida
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:
  • Alexander Torres graduated from medical school in 2004
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1992827315
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 04/05/2007
  • Last Update Date: 05/09/2019
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 0446398598
  • Enrollment ID: I20091110000225

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Alexander Torres such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1992827315NPI-NPPES
024687600MedicaidFL

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207R00000XInternal Medicine 72245 (Arizona)Secondary
207RR0500XInternal Medicine - Rheumatology ME105214 (Florida)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Adventhealth SebringSebring, FLHospital
Adventhealth WauchulaWauchula, FLHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Highlands Advanced Rheumatology And Arthritis Center Pl67099248552

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. Alexander Torres allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameHighlands Advanced Rheumatology And Arthritis Center Pl
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1700017118
PECOS PAC ID: 6709924855
Enrollment ID: O20091110000229

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. Alexander Torres 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
Alexander Torres, MD
596 Us Highway 27 N,
Avon Park, FL 33825-2958

Ph: (863) 314-8555
Alexander Torres, MD
596 Us Highway 27 N,
Avon Park, FL 33825-2958

Ph: (863) 314-8555

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