Dr Clifford Rios, MD - Medicare Sports Medicine in Glastonbury, CT

Dr Clifford Rios, MD is a medicare enrolled "Orthopaedic Surgery" physician in Glastonbury, Connecticut. He went to University Of Connecticut School Of Medicine and graduated in 2004 and has 20 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Sports Medicine. He is a member of the group practice Orthopedic Associates Of Hartford,pc, Taylor Therapy Center Pc and his current practice location is 345 Western Blvd, Glastonbury, Connecticut. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (860) 549-8295.

Dr Clifford Rios is licensed to practice in Connecticut (license number 048409) 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 1649459785.

Contact Information

Dr Clifford Rios, MD
345 Western Blvd,
Glastonbury, CT 06033-4380
(860) 549-8295
(860) 244-1088

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Clifford Rios
GenderMale
SpecialitySports Medicine
Experience20 Years
Location345 Western Blvd, Glastonbury, Connecticut
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 Clifford Rios attended and graduated from University Of Connecticut School Of Medicine in 2004
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1649459785
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 10/25/2007
  • Last Update Date: 06/28/2021
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 2163564113
  • Enrollment ID: I20101027000282

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Clifford Rios such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1649459785NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207X00000XOrthopaedic Surgery 048409 (Connecticut)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Hartford HospitalHartford, CTHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Orthopedic Associates Of Hartford,pc185038240997
Taylor Therapy Center Pc812318393641

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 Clifford Rios allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameOrthopedic Associates Of Hartford,pc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1972500304
PECOS PAC ID: 1850382409
Enrollment ID: O20040521000458

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 Clifford Rios 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 Clifford Rios, MD
74 Batterson Park Rd Ste 107,
Farmington, CT 06032-2565

Ph: (860) 549-8276
Dr Clifford Rios, MD
345 Western Blvd,
Glastonbury, CT 06033-4380

Ph: (860) 549-8295

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