Bruce R Yalowitz, MD - Medicare Urology in Merrillville, IN

Bruce R Yalowitz, MD is a medicare enrolled "Urology" physician in Merrillville, Indiana. He went to Indiana University School Of Medicine and graduated in 1989 and has 35 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Urology. He is a member of the group practice Uro Surgery Associates Llc and his current practice location is 400 W 84th Dr, Merrillville, Indiana. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (219) 736-1255.

Bruce R Yalowitz is licensed to practice in Indiana (license number 01042372) 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 1639161235.

Contact Information

Bruce R Yalowitz, MD
400 W 84th Dr,
Merrillville, IN 46410
(219) 736-1255
(219) 738-1276

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Physician's Profile

Full NameBruce R Yalowitz
GenderMale
SpecialityUrology
Experience35 Years
Location400 W 84th Dr, Merrillville, Indiana
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:
  • Bruce R Yalowitz attended and graduated from Indiana University School Of Medicine in 1989
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1639161235
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 08/19/2005
  • Last Update Date: 07/08/2007
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 0143127084
  • Enrollment ID: I20100714000623

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Bruce R Yalowitz such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1639161235NPI-NPPES
000000092542OtherINANTHEM BC BS

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
208800000XUrology 01042372 (Indiana)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Community HospitalMunster, INHospital
Central Dupage HospitalWinfield, ILHospital
St Mary Medical Center IncHobart, INHospital
Franciscan Health DyerDyer, INHospital
Franciscan Health Crown PointCrown point, INHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Uro Surgery Associates Llc862897556212

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. Bruce R Yalowitz allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameUro Surgery Associates Llc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1477648566
PECOS PAC ID: 8628975562
Enrollment ID: O20031217000998
Entity NameCommunity Care Network Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1457610487
PECOS PAC ID: 3678737012
Enrollment ID: O20120614000331

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. Bruce R Yalowitz 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
Bruce R Yalowitz, MD
Po Box 10190,
Merrillville, IN 46410

Ph: (219) 736-1255
Bruce R Yalowitz, MD
400 W 84th Dr,
Merrillville, IN 46410

Ph: (219) 736-1255

Reviews and Comments


Urology Doctors in Merrillville, IN

Ramakrishnan P Unni, M.D.
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Phone: 219-769-8641    Fax: 219-769-2280
Bassem Atassi, MD
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Brian Robert Billmeyer, M.D.
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Phone: 219-736-1255    Fax: 219-738-1276
Dr. Ramesh Unni, MD
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 400 West 84th Drive, Merrillville, IN 46410
Phone: 219-769-8641    Fax: 219-769-2280
Nishendu Baxi, MD
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Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 400 W 84th Dr, Merrillville, IN 46410
Phone: 219-736-1255    Fax: 219-738-1276
Viraj Maniar, M.D.
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Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 400 W 84th Dr, Merrillville, IN 46410
Phone: 219-769-8641    Fax: 219-769-2280

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