Douglas R Linfert, MD - Medicare Nephrology in Nashville, TN

Douglas R Linfert, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Nephrology" physician in Nashville, Tennessee. He went to Saint Louis University School Of Medicine and graduated in 2002 and has 22 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Nephrology. He is a member of the group practice Nephrology Associates, Pc and his current practice location is 28 White Bridge Rd, Ste. 300, Nashville, Tennessee. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (615) 356-4111.

Douglas R Linfert is licensed to practice in Tennessee (license number 43892) 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 1710032255.

Contact Information

Douglas R Linfert, MD
28 White Bridge Rd, Ste. 300,
Nashville, TN 37205-1499
(615) 356-4111
(615) 356-8011

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDouglas R Linfert
GenderMale
SpecialityNephrology
Experience22 Years
Location28 White Bridge Rd, Nashville, Tennessee
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:
  • Douglas R Linfert attended and graduated from Saint Louis University School Of Medicine in 2002
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1710032255
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 01/24/2007
  • Last Update Date: 11/14/2008
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 7618041427
  • Enrollment ID: I20080728000556

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Douglas R Linfert such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1710032255NPI-NPPES
1506391MedicaidTN

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207RN0300XInternal Medicine - Nephrology 43892 (Tennessee)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Rcg West NashvilleNashville, TNDialysis facility
Tristar Centennial Medical CenterNashville, TNHospital
Tristar Southern Hills Medical CenterNashville, TNHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Nephrology Associates, Pc084028200054

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. Douglas R Linfert allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameNephrology Associates, Pc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1700878360
PECOS PAC ID: 0840282000
Enrollment ID: O20040330001670
Entity NameCookeville Regional Medical Group Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1649202102
PECOS PAC ID: 8325092638
Enrollment ID: O20050309000874

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. Douglas R Linfert 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
Douglas R Linfert, MD
28 White Bridge Rd, Ste. 300,
Nashville, TN 37205-1499

Ph: (615) 356-4111
Douglas R Linfert, MD
28 White Bridge Rd, Ste. 300,
Nashville, TN 37205-1499

Ph: (615) 356-4111

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