Dr Alfonso Hernandez Santos Jr, MD - Medicare Nephrology in Gainesville, FL

Dr Alfonso Hernandez Santos Jr, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Nephrology" physician in Gainesville, Florida. He graduated from medical school in 1988 and has 36 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Nephrology. He is a member of the group practice Florida Clinical Practice Association Inc and his current practice location is 1600 Sw Archer Rd, Gainesville, Florida. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (352) 273-9180.

Dr Alfonso Hernandez Santos Jr is licensed to practice in Florida (license number ME104708) 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 1710926605.

Contact Information

Dr Alfonso Hernandez Santos Jr, MD
1600 Sw Archer Rd,
Gainesville, FL 32610-3003
(352) 273-9180
(352) 265-8244

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Alfonso Hernandez Santos Jr
GenderMale
SpecialityNephrology
Experience36 Years
Location1600 Sw Archer Rd, Gainesville, Florida
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 Alfonso Hernandez Santos Jr graduated from medical school in 1988
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1710926605
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/06/2006
  • Last Update Date: 12/07/2011
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 8527150309
  • Enrollment ID: I20091023000701

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Alfonso Hernandez Santos Jr such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1710926605NPI-NPPES
00125256MedicaidMS

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207R00000XInternal Medicine 17497 (Mississippi)Secondary
207RN0300XInternal Medicine - Nephrology ME104708 (Florida)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Uf Health Shands HospitalGainesville, FLHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Florida Clinical Practice Association Inc03451462541622

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 Alfonso Hernandez Santos Jr allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameFlorida Clinical Practice Association Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1063463768
PECOS PAC ID: 0345146254
Enrollment ID: O20031211000099

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 Alfonso Hernandez Santos Jr 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 Alfonso Hernandez Santos Jr, MD
Po Box 918025,
Orlando, FL 32891-8025

Ph: (352) 273-9180
Dr Alfonso Hernandez Santos Jr, MD
1600 Sw Archer Rd,
Gainesville, FL 32610-3003

Ph: (352) 273-9180

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Medicare Assignment: Assignment means that your doctor, provider, or supplier agrees (or is required by law) to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services. Most doctors, providers, and suppliers accept assignment, but you should always check to make sure. Participating providers have signed an agreement to accept assignment for all Medicare-covered services.

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