David Zolfaghari, MD - Medicare Thoracic Surgery in Springfield, MO

David Zolfaghari, MD is a medicare enrolled "Thoracic Surgery (cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)" physician in Springfield, Missouri. He went to Medical College Of Pennsylvania and graduated in 1990 and has 34 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Thoracic Surgery. He is a member of the group practice Lester E Cox Medical Centers and his current practice location is 3800 S National Ave, Springfield, Missouri. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (417) 875-3000.

David Zolfaghari is licensed to practice in Missouri (license number 113525) 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 1104853316.

Contact Information

David Zolfaghari, MD
3800 S National Ave,
Springfield, MO 65807-5209
(417) 875-3000
(417) 875-3718

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDavid Zolfaghari
GenderMale
SpecialityThoracic Surgery
Experience34 Years
Location3800 S National Ave, Springfield, 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:
  • David Zolfaghari attended and graduated from Medical College Of Pennsylvania in 1990
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1104853316
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/26/2006
  • Last Update Date: 07/05/2012
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 6800826132
  • Enrollment ID: I20050817000071

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for David Zolfaghari such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1104853316NPI-NPPES
110970OtherBLUE CROSS/BLUE SHIELD
209753201MedicaidMO

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
208G00000XThoracic Surgery (cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) 113525 (Missouri)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Coxhealth At HomeSpringfield, MOHome health agency
Cox Medical CentersSpringfield, MOHospital
Cox Medical Center BransonBranson, MOHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Lester E Cox Medical Centers1254248917256

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 Zolfaghari allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameLester E Cox Medical Centers
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1750036703
PECOS PAC ID: 1254248917
Enrollment ID: O20220509000988

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 Zolfaghari 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 Zolfaghari, MD
Po Box 9007,
Springfield, MO 65808-9007

Ph: (417) 875-3000
David Zolfaghari, MD
3800 S National Ave,
Springfield, MO 65807-5209

Ph: (417) 875-3000

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