Dr Douglas Frank Brewster, MD - Medicare Otolaryngology in San Diego, CA

Dr Douglas Frank Brewster, MD is a medicare enrolled "Otolaryngology - Pediatric Otolaryngology" physician in San Diego, California. He graduated from medical school in 1988 and has 36 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Otolaryngology. He is a member of the group practice Sharp Rees-stealy Medical Group Inc and his current practice location is 10243 Genetic Center Dr, San Diego, California. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (858) 526-6136.

Dr Douglas Frank Brewster is licensed to practice in California (license number G67825) 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 1609848316.

Contact Information

Dr Douglas Frank Brewster, MD
10243 Genetic Center Dr,
San Diego, CA 92121-6310
(858) 526-6136
(858) 526-6117

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Douglas Frank Brewster
GenderMale
SpecialityOtolaryngology
Experience36 Years
Location10243 Genetic Center Dr, San Diego, 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 Douglas Frank Brewster graduated from medical school in 1988
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1609848316
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 02/06/2006
  • Last Update Date: 06/14/2013
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 2961541396
  • Enrollment ID: I20091125000086

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Douglas Frank Brewster such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1609848316NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207YP0228XOtolaryngology - Pediatric Otolaryngology G67825 (California)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Sharp Memorial HospitalSan diego, CAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Sharp Rees-stealy Medical Group Inc8628972759783

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 Douglas Frank Brewster allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameSharp Rees-stealy Medical Group Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1285616177
PECOS PAC ID: 8628972759
Enrollment ID: O20031120000996

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 Douglas Frank Brewster 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 Douglas Frank Brewster, MD
10243 Genetic Center Dr,
San Diego, CA 92121-6310

Ph: (858) 526-6136
Dr Douglas Frank Brewster, MD
10243 Genetic Center Dr,
San Diego, CA 92121-6310

Ph: (858) 526-6136

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