Dr Gareth W Hammond, MD - Medicare Orthopedic Surgery in Long Beach, CA

Dr Gareth W Hammond, MD is a medicare enrolled "Orthopaedic Surgery" physician in Long Beach, California. He graduated from medical school in 2001 and has 23 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Orthopedic Surgery. He is a member of the group practice Animas Orthopedic Associates And Sports Medicine Pc and his current practice location is 1040 Elm Ave, Suite 100, Long Beach, California. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (562) 591-4444.

Dr Gareth W Hammond is licensed to practice in California (license number A79879) 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 1134246150.

Contact Information

Dr Gareth W Hammond, MD
1040 Elm Ave, Suite 100,
Long Beach, CA 90813-3264
(562) 591-4444
(562) 436-7350

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Gareth W Hammond
GenderMale
SpecialityOrthopedic Surgery
Experience23 Years
Location1040 Elm Ave, Long Beach, 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 Gareth W Hammond graduated from medical school in 2001
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1134246150
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 03/23/2007
  • Last Update Date: 08/30/2011
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 8628097813
  • Enrollment ID: I20120227000361

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Gareth W Hammond such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1134246150NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207X00000XOrthopaedic Surgery A79879 (California)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Animas Surgical Hospital, LlcDurango, COHospital
Mercy Regional Medical CenterDurango, COHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Animas Orthopedic Associates And Sports Medicine Pc084035553310

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 Gareth W Hammond allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameAnimas Orthopedic Associates & Sports Medicine Pc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1801045554
PECOS PAC ID: 0840355533
Enrollment ID: O20090212000361

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 Gareth W Hammond 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 Gareth W Hammond, MD
1040 Elm Ave, Suite 100,
Long Beach, CA 90813-3264

Ph: (562) 591-4444
Dr Gareth W Hammond, MD
1040 Elm Ave, Suite 100,
Long Beach, CA 90813-3264

Ph: (562) 591-4444

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