Dr Derek Forsthoefel, MD - Medicare Internal Medicine in Bethesda, MD

Dr Derek Forsthoefel, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine" physician in Bethesda, Maryland. He went to Northeastern Ohio University College Of Medicine and graduated in 2012 and has 12 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Internal Medicine. He is a member of the group practice Hospital Care Group Pc, Mercer County Joint Township Community Hospital and his current practice location is Walter Reed National Military Ctr, 8901 Wisconsin Avenue, Bethesda, Maryland. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (301) 295-0196.

Dr Derek Forsthoefel is licensed to practice in Ohio (license number 35123882) 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 1861754855.

Contact Information

Dr Derek Forsthoefel, MD
Walter Reed National Military Ctr, 8901 Wisconsin Avenue,
Bethesda, MD 20889-5600
(301) 295-0196
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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Derek Forsthoefel
GenderMale
SpecialityInternal Medicine
Experience12 Years
LocationWalter Reed National Military Ctr, Bethesda, Maryland
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 Derek Forsthoefel attended and graduated from Northeastern Ohio University College Of Medicine in 2012
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1861754855
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/14/2012
  • Last Update Date: 01/11/2016
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 7911139001
  • Enrollment ID: I20190624002530

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Derek Forsthoefel such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1861754855NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207R00000XInternal Medicine 35123882 (Ohio)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Mercer County Joint Township Community HospitalColdwater, OHHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Hospital Care Group Pc741610748718
Mercer County Joint Township Community Hospital882008175550

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 Derek Forsthoefel allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameWood Health Company Llc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1598776916
PECOS PAC ID: 7911800461
Enrollment ID: O20040130000837
Entity NameMercer County Joint Township Community Hospital
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1497784144
PECOS PAC ID: 8820081755
Enrollment ID: O20040406001632
Entity NameHospital Care Group Pc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1295083624
PECOS PAC ID: 7416107487
Enrollment ID: O20121029000378

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 Derek Forsthoefel 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 Derek Forsthoefel, MD
Walter Reed National Military Ctr, 8901 Wisconsin Avenue,
Bethesda, MD 20889-5600

Ph: (301) 295-0196
Dr Derek Forsthoefel, MD
Walter Reed National Military Ctr, 8901 Wisconsin Avenue,
Bethesda, MD 20889-5600

Ph: (301) 295-0196

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