Dr David L Kerstetter Jr, MD - Medicare Gastroenterology in Altoona, PA

Dr David L Kerstetter Jr, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology" physician in Altoona, Pennsylvania. He went to Boston University School Of Medicine and graduated in 2004 and has 20 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Gastroenterology. He is a member of the group practice Regional Gastroenterology Associates Of Lancaster, Ltd. and his current practice location is 810 Valley View Blvd, Altoona, Pennsylvania. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (814) 946-5469.

Dr David L Kerstetter Jr is licensed to practice in Pennsylvania (license number MD439868) 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 1619994076.

Contact Information

Dr David L Kerstetter Jr, MD
810 Valley View Blvd,
Altoona, PA 16602-6342
(814) 946-5469
(814) 946-4970

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr David L Kerstetter Jr
GenderMale
SpecialityGastroenterology
Experience20 Years
Location810 Valley View Blvd, Altoona, Pennsylvania
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 David L Kerstetter Jr attended and graduated from Boston University School Of Medicine in 2004
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1619994076
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/15/2006
  • Last Update Date: 03/12/2013
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 1759405848
  • Enrollment ID: I20100826000117

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr David L Kerstetter Jr such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1619994076NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207RG0100XInternal Medicine - Gastroenterology MD439868 (Pennsylvania)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Upmc AltoonaAltoona, PAHospital
Upmc Bedford MemorialEverett, PAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Regional Gastroenterology Associates Of Lancaster, Ltd.4688575434241

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 David L Kerstetter Jr allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameRegional Gastroenterology Associates Of Lancaster, Ltd.
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1154422806
PECOS PAC ID: 4688575434
Enrollment ID: O20040115000777
Entity NameBlair Gastroenterology Associates
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1295761666
PECOS PAC ID: 4284699257
Enrollment ID: O20041201000706

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 David L Kerstetter 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 David L Kerstetter Jr, MD
810 Valley View Blvd,
Altoona, PA 16602-6342

Ph: (814) 946-5469
Dr David L Kerstetter Jr, MD
810 Valley View Blvd,
Altoona, PA 16602-6342

Ph: (814) 946-5469

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