Desiree Ann Coutinho, MD - Medicare Anesthesiology in Durham, NC

Desiree Ann Coutinho, MD is a medicare enrolled "Anesthesiology" physician in Durham, North Carolina. Her current practice location is 2301 Erwin Rd, Durham, North Carolina. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (919) 684-8111.

Desiree Ann Coutinho is licensed to practice in North Carolina (license number 2023-02178) and she also participates in the medicare program. She does not accept medicare assignments directly but she may accept medicare through third-party (refer to Reassignment section below) and may also prescribe medicare part D drugs. Her NPI Number is 1811351877.

Contact Information

Desiree Ann Coutinho, MD
2301 Erwin Rd,
Durham, NC 27710-2134
(919) 684-8111
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Physician's Profile

Full NameDesiree Ann Coutinho
GenderFemale
SpecialityAnesthesiology
Location2301 Erwin Rd, Durham, North Carolina
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsMedicare enrolled and may accept medicare through third-party reassignment. May prescribe medicare part D drugs.
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1811351877
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 04/06/2016
  • Last Update Date: 09/06/2023
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 3678821600
  • Enrollment ID: I20230915002909

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Desiree Ann Coutinho such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1811351877NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207R00000XInternal Medicine 218540 (North Carolina)Secondary
207L00000XAnesthesiology 2023-02178 (North Carolina)Primary

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. Desiree Ann Coutinho allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
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. Desiree Ann Coutinho 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
Desiree Ann Coutinho, MD
5210 Longwood Dr,
Durham, NC 27713-8012

Ph: (704) 724-3873
Desiree Ann Coutinho, MD
2301 Erwin Rd,
Durham, NC 27710-2134

Ph: (919) 684-8111

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Anesthesiology Doctors in Durham, NC

Nicolas Del Rio Aeschlimann, M.D.
Anesthesiology
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 2100 Erwin Rd, Durham, NC 27710
Phone: 919-684-8111    
Dr. Sharon Mccartney, M.D.
Anesthesiology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 2301 Erwin Rd, Durham, NC 27705
Phone: 919-681-3811    
Dr. Erin Lin Manning, MD
Anesthesiology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 2100 Erwin Rd, Durham, NC 27705
Phone: 919-684-8111    
Michelle Elizabeth Downing, M.D.
Anesthesiology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 2301 Erwin Rd, Room 5688 Hafs, Box 3094 Dumc, Durham, NC 27710
Phone: 919-681-6944    
Dr. Aaron Sandler, M.D., PH.D.
Anesthesiology
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 2100 Erwin Rd, Durham, NC 27705
Phone: 919-684-8111    
Dr. Frederick J Carpenter, M.D.
Anesthesiology
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 3643 N Roxboro St, Durham, NC 27704
Phone: 919-470-6186    
Dr. William Norcross, M.D.
Anesthesiology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 3643 N Roxboro St, Durham, NC 27704
Phone: 919-470-6186    

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