Derek Klaus, MD - Medicare Orthopedic Surgery in Akron, OH

Derek Klaus, MD is a medicare enrolled "Orthopaedic Surgery" physician in Akron, Ohio. He graduated from medical school in 2010 and has 14 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Orthopedic Surgery. He is a member of the group practice Summa Physicians Inc and his current practice location is 525 E Market St, Akron, Ohio. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (330) 375-3107.

Derek Klaus is licensed to practice in Ohio (license number 35.121038) 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 1972814614.

Contact Information

Derek Klaus, MD
525 E Market St,
Akron, OH 44304-1619
(330) 375-3107
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Physician's Profile

Full NameDerek Klaus
GenderMale
SpecialityOrthopedic Surgery
Experience14 Years
Location525 E Market St, Akron, Ohio
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:
  • Derek Klaus graduated from medical school in 2010
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1972814614
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/28/2010
  • Last Update Date: 01/05/2017
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 8729375027
  • Enrollment ID: I20160930001042

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Derek Klaus such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1972814614NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207X00000XOrthopaedic Surgery 35.121038 (Ohio)Primary
207XS0106XOrthopaedic Surgery - Hand Surgery 35.121038 (Ohio)Secondary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Summa Health At HomeAkron, OHHome health agency
Summa Health SystemAkron, OHHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Summa Physicians Inc2961303532620

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. Derek Klaus allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameSumma Physicians Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1235167719
PECOS PAC ID: 2961303532
Enrollment ID: O20040116000295

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. Derek Klaus 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
Derek Klaus, MD
891 Willow Creek Dr,
Fairlawn, OH 44333-5000

Ph: (330) 620-3256
Derek Klaus, MD
525 E Market St,
Akron, OH 44304-1619

Ph: (330) 375-3107

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