Dr Craig M Smentek, MD - Medicare Obstetrics/gynecology in Spokane, WA

Dr Craig M Smentek, MD is a medicare enrolled "Obstetrics & Gynecology" physician in Spokane, Washington. He went to Northwestern University Feinberg Medical School and graduated in 1978 and has 46 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Obstetrics/gynecology. He is a member of the group practice Providence Health And Services Washington and his current practice location is 32 W 2nd Ave, Spokane, Washington. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (509) 626-9825.

Dr Craig M Smentek is licensed to practice in Washington (license number MD00027267) 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 1043324106.

Contact Information

Dr Craig M Smentek, MD
32 W 2nd Ave,
Spokane, WA 99201-3602
(509) 626-9825
(509) 227-7070

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Craig M Smentek
GenderMale
SpecialityObstetrics/gynecology
Experience46 Years
Location32 W 2nd Ave, Spokane, Washington
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 Craig M Smentek attended and graduated from Northwestern University Feinberg Medical School in 1978
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1043324106
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 08/18/2006
  • Last Update Date: 09/25/2018
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 5395830442
  • Enrollment ID: I20100914000276

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Craig M Smentek such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1043324106NPI-NPPES
1057512MedicaidWA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207V00000XObstetrics & Gynecology MD00027267 (Washington)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Providence Health And Services Washington0345139929694

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 Craig M Smentek allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameProvidence Health & Services Washington
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1194099390
PECOS PAC ID: 0345139929
Enrollment ID: O20040311001453

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 Craig M Smentek 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 Craig M Smentek, MD
Po Box 421,
Liberty Lake, WA 99019-0421

Ph: (866) 747-2455
Dr Craig M Smentek, MD
32 W 2nd Ave,
Spokane, WA 99201-3602

Ph: (509) 626-9825

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