Dr Andrew James Dittenhofer, DO - Medicare General Surgery in Portsmouth, OH

Dr Andrew James Dittenhofer, DO is a medicare enrolled "Surgery" physician in Portsmouth, Ohio. He went to University Of Pikeville, Kentucky College Of Osteopathic Med and graduated in 2011 and has 13 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as General Surgery. He is a member of the group practice Somc Medical Care Foundation, Inc. and his current practice location is 1711 27th St Ste 402, Portsmouth, Ohio. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (740) 356-3562.

Dr Andrew James Dittenhofer is licensed to practice in Ohio (license number 34.012791) 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 1174811764.

Contact Information

Dr Andrew James Dittenhofer, DO
1711 27th St Ste 402,
Portsmouth, OH 45662-2669
(740) 356-3562
(740) 355-6938

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Andrew James Dittenhofer
GenderMale
SpecialityGeneral Surgery
Experience13 Years
Location1711 27th St Ste 402, Portsmouth, 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:
  • Dr Andrew James Dittenhofer attended and graduated from University Of Pikeville, Kentucky College Of Osteopathic Med in 2011
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1174811764
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/16/2011
  • Last Update Date: 12/17/2020
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 4688946106
  • Enrollment ID: I20170817004037

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Andrew James Dittenhofer such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1174811764NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
208600000XSurgery 34.012791 (Ohio)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Southern Ohio Medical CenterPortsmouth, OHHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Somc Medical Care Foundation, Inc.9436061645234

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 Andrew James Dittenhofer allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameSomc Medical Care Foundation, Inc.
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1457467227
PECOS PAC ID: 9436061645
Enrollment ID: O20031125000203

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 Andrew James Dittenhofer 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 Andrew James Dittenhofer, DO
1735 27th St Ste B06,
Portsmouth, OH 45662-2681

Ph: (740) 356-8681
Dr Andrew James Dittenhofer, DO
1711 27th St Ste 402,
Portsmouth, OH 45662-2669

Ph: (740) 356-3562

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