Dr Francis J Podbielski, MD - Medicare Thoracic Surgery in Hannibal, MO

Dr Francis J Podbielski, MD is a medicare enrolled "Thoracic Surgery (cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)" physician in Hannibal, Missouri. He went to Northwestern University Feinberg Medical School and graduated in 1990 and has 34 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Thoracic Surgery. He is a member of the group practice Steward Medical Group Inc, Hannibal Regional Healthcare System Inc and his current practice location is 6500 Hospital Dr, Hannibal, Missouri. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (573) 629-3400.

Dr Francis J Podbielski is licensed to practice in Missouri (license number 2020038955) 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 1740278217.

Contact Information

Dr Francis J Podbielski, MD
6500 Hospital Dr,
Hannibal, MO 63401-6890
(573) 629-3400
(573) 629-3988

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Francis J Podbielski
GenderMale
SpecialityThoracic Surgery
Experience34 Years
Location6500 Hospital Dr, Hannibal, Missouri
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 Francis J Podbielski attended and graduated from Northwestern University Feinberg Medical School in 1990
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1740278217
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 10/10/2005
  • Last Update Date: 02/11/2022
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 5991791923
  • Enrollment ID: I20041221000115

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Francis J Podbielski such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1740278217NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
208G00000XThoracic Surgery (cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) 036085089 (Illinois)Secondary
208G00000XThoracic Surgery (cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) 210446 (Massachusetts)Secondary
208G00000XThoracic Surgery (cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) 01047323A (Indiana)Secondary
208G00000XThoracic Surgery (cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) 2020038955 (Missouri)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Hannibal Regional HospitalHannibal, MOHospital
St Elizabeth's Medical CenterBrighton, MAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Steward Medical Group Inc28606887281338
Hannibal Regional Healthcare System Inc1254236300205

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 Francis J Podbielski allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameSteward Medical Group Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1629398219
PECOS PAC ID: 2860688728
Enrollment ID: O20101119000007

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 Francis J Podbielski 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 Francis J Podbielski, MD
Po Box 1239,
Hannibal, MO 63401-1239

Ph: (573) 629-3500
Dr Francis J Podbielski, MD
6500 Hospital Dr,
Hannibal, MO 63401-6890

Ph: (573) 629-3400

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Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Doctors in Hannibal, MO


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