David S Caldwell, MD - Medicare Rheumatology in Durham, NC

David S Caldwell, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Rheumatology" physician in Durham, North Carolina. He went to Emory University School Of Medicine and graduated in 1971 and has 53 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Rheumatology. He is a member of the group practice Duke Health Integrated Practice Inc and his current practice location is Duke University Medical Ctr, Durham, North Carolina. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (919) 684-8111.

David S Caldwell is licensed to practice in North Carolina (license number 17318) 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 1982787123.

Contact Information

David S Caldwell, MD
Duke University Medical Ctr,
Durham, NC 27710-0001
(919) 684-8111
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Physician's Profile

Full NameDavid S Caldwell
GenderMale
SpecialityRheumatology
Experience53 Years
LocationDuke University Medical Ctr, Durham, North Carolina
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:
  • David S Caldwell attended and graduated from Emory University School Of Medicine in 1971
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1982787123
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 10/23/2006
  • Last Update Date: 08/22/2013
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 1850428129
  • Enrollment ID: I20100416000789

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for David S Caldwell such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1982787123NPI-NPPES
8920725MedicaidNC

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207RR0500XInternal Medicine - Rheumatology 17318 (North Carolina)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Duke University HospitalDurham, NCHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Duke Health Integrated Practice Inc83254127372636

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. David S Caldwell allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NamePrivate Diagnostic Clinic Pllc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1457389033
PECOS PAC ID: 1355254368
Enrollment ID: O20031204000577
Entity NameDuke Health Integrated Practice Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1205553369
PECOS PAC ID: 8325412737
Enrollment ID: O20230327002247

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. David S Caldwell 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
David S Caldwell, MD
Duke University Medical Ctr, Dumc 2978,
Durham, NC 27710-0001

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David S Caldwell, MD
Duke University Medical Ctr,
Durham, NC 27710-0001

Ph: (919) 684-8111

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