Dr Derrick Lung, MD - Medicare Emergency Medicine in Palo Alto, CA

Dr Derrick Lung, MD is a medicare enrolled "Emergency Medicine" physician in Palo Alto, California. He graduated from medical school in 2005 and has 19 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Emergency Medicine. He is a member of the group practice Cep America - California and his current practice location is 1510 Page Mill Rd, Palo Alto, California. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (415) 643-3242.

Dr Derrick Lung is licensed to practice in California (license number A107783) 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 1821259342.

Contact Information

Dr Derrick Lung, MD
1510 Page Mill Rd,
Palo Alto, CA 94304-1125
(415) 643-3242
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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Derrick Lung
GenderMale
SpecialityEmergency Medicine
Experience19 Years
Location1510 Page Mill Rd, Palo Alto, California
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 Derrick Lung graduated from medical school in 2005
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1821259342
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/18/2008
  • Last Update Date: 06/30/2016
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 9032269899
  • Enrollment ID: I20090616000848

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Derrick Lung such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1821259342NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207P00000XEmergency Medicine A107783 (California)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
San Mateo Medical CenterSan mateo, CAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Cep America - California6103739131974

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 Derrick Lung allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameCep America - California
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1023063542
PECOS PAC ID: 6103739131
Enrollment ID: O20031106000520
Entity NameUniversity Of California Sfgh Medical Group
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1366417420
PECOS PAC ID: 5496668410
Enrollment ID: O20031112000551
Entity NameUniversity Of California Sfgh Medical Group
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1154396208
PECOS PAC ID: 5496668410
Enrollment ID: O20031113000632

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 Derrick Lung 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 Derrick Lung, MD
2100 Powell St, Ste 900,
Emeryville, CA 94608-1844

Ph: (510) 851-7423
Dr Derrick Lung, MD
1510 Page Mill Rd,
Palo Alto, CA 94304-1125

Ph: (415) 643-3242

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