Dr Alex S Metzger, MD - Medicare Hematology/oncology in Greenbrae, CA

Dr Alex S Metzger, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Hematology & Oncology" physician in Greenbrae, California. He went to Jefferson Medical College Of Thomas Jefferson University and graduated in 2000 and has 24 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Hematology/oncology. He is a member of the group practice Marin Cancer Care, Inc. and his current practice location is 1350 S Eliseo Dr, Suite 200, Greenbrae, California. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (415) 925-5000.

Dr Alex S Metzger is licensed to practice in California (license number A79556) 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 1821070590.

Contact Information

Dr Alex S Metzger, MD
1350 S Eliseo Dr, Suite 200,
Greenbrae, CA 94904-2011
(415) 925-5000
(415) 925-5050

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Alex S Metzger
GenderMale
SpecialityHematology/oncology
Experience24 Years
Location1350 S Eliseo Dr, Greenbrae, California
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:
  • Dr Alex S Metzger attended and graduated from Jefferson Medical College Of Thomas Jefferson University in 2000
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1821070590
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 11/17/2005
  • Last Update Date: 07/08/2007
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 0749207652
  • Enrollment ID: I20051031000409

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Alex S Metzger such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1821070590NPI-NPPES
1417930744OtherCAGROUP NPI NUMBER

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207RH0003XInternal Medicine - Hematology & Oncology A79556 (California)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Novato Community HospitalNovato, CAHospital
Marinhealth Medical CenterGreenbrae, CAHospital
Sonoma Valley HospitalSonoma, CAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Marin Cancer Care, Inc.155754228910

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. Dr Alex S Metzger allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameMarin Cancer Care, Inc.
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1629370499
PECOS PAC ID: 1557542289
Enrollment ID: O20110228000844

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. Dr Alex S Metzger 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
Dr Alex S Metzger, MD
1350 S Eliseo Dr, Suite 200,
Greenbrae, CA 94904-2011

Ph: (415) 925-5000
Dr Alex S Metzger, MD
1350 S Eliseo Dr, Suite 200,
Greenbrae, CA 94904-2011

Ph: (415) 925-5000

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