Andrew M Wakstein, DO - Medicare Otolaryngology in Palmerton, PA

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Andrew M Wakstein, DO is a medicare enrolled "Otolaryngology - Otology & Neurotology" physician in Palmerton, Pennsylvania. He went to Philadelphia College Of Osteopathic Medicine and graduated in 2000 and has 24 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Otolaryngology. He is a member of the group practice Otorhinolaryngology Associates Pc and his current practice location is 217 Franklin Ave, Suite 5, Palmerton, Pennsylvania. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (610) 824-5050.

Andrew M Wakstein is licensed to practice in Pennsylvania (license number OS008560L) 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 1245292309.

Contact Information

Andrew M Wakstein, DO
217 Franklin Ave, Suite 5,
Palmerton, PA 18071-1509
(610) 824-5050
(610) 824-5053

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Physician's Profile

Full NameAndrew M Wakstein
GenderMale
SpecialityOtolaryngology
Experience24 Years
Location217 Franklin Ave, Palmerton, 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:
  • Andrew M Wakstein attended and graduated from Philadelphia College Of Osteopathic Medicine in 2000
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1245292309
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 04/04/2006
  • Last Update Date: 01/14/2013
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 2769552264
  • Enrollment ID: I20080609000898

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Andrew M Wakstein such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1245292309NPI-NPPES
3Y1476OtherPAHEALTHNET
818551OtherPABLUE CARE/FIRST PRIORITY
9601794OtherPAGHI
596729OtherPABLUE SHIELD
3184601OtherPACAPITAL BLUE CROSS
0015442860004MedicaidPA
134975OtherPAMEDPLUS/UNISON
73747OtherPAGEISINGER
P00008002OtherPAMEDICARE RAILROAD

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207YX0901XOtolaryngology - Otology & Neurotology OS008560L (Pennsylvania)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
St Luke's Hospital BethlehemBethlehem, PAHospital
St Luke's Miners Memorial HospitalCoaldale, PAHospital
St Luke's Hospital - Monroe CampusStroudsburg, PAHospital
Lehigh Valley HospitalAllentown, PAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Otorhinolaryngology Associates Pc90322896323

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. Andrew M Wakstein allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameOtorhinolaryngology Associates Pc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1437112224
PECOS PAC ID: 9032289632
Enrollment ID: O20080609000797

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. Andrew M Wakstein 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
Andrew M Wakstein, DO
217 Franklin Ave, Suite 5,
Palmerton, PA 18071-1509

Ph: (610) 824-5050		Andrew M Wakstein, DO
217 Franklin Ave, Suite 5,
Palmerton, PA 18071-1509

Ph: (610) 824-5050

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Eric S Holender, D.O.
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 217 Franklin Ave, Suite 5, Palmerton, PA 18071
Phone: 610-824-5050    Fax: 610-824-5053

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