Dr Gary A Knudson, MD - Medicare Orthopedic Surgery in Waterloo, IA

Dr Gary A Knudson, MD is a medicare enrolled "Orthopaedic Surgery" physician in Waterloo, Iowa. He graduated from medical school in 1990 and has 34 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Orthopedic Surgery. He is a member of the group practice Covenant Medical Center Inc and his current practice location is 2710 Saint Francis Dr, Suite 319, Waterloo, Iowa. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (319) 272-5000.

Dr Gary A Knudson is licensed to practice in Iowa (license number 32397) 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 1700813441.

Contact Information

Dr Gary A Knudson, MD
2710 Saint Francis Dr, Suite 319,
Waterloo, IA 50702-5619
(319) 272-5000
(391) 272-4780

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Gary A Knudson
GenderMale
SpecialityOrthopedic Surgery
Experience34 Years
Location2710 Saint Francis Dr, Waterloo, Iowa
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 Gary A Knudson graduated from medical school in 1990
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1700813441
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/27/2006
  • Last Update Date: 07/16/2007
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 6406984335
  • Enrollment ID: I20100513000254

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Gary A Knudson such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1700813441NPI-NPPES
1957670MedicaidIA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207X00000XOrthopaedic Surgery 32397 (Iowa)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Mercyone Waterloo Medical CenterWaterloo, IAHospital
Sartori Memorial Hospital, IncCedar falls, IAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Covenant Medical Center Inc0244148732215

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 Gary A Knudson allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameCovenant Medical Center Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1548288160
PECOS PAC ID: 0244148732
Enrollment ID: O20031111000534

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 Gary A Knudson 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 Gary A Knudson, MD
2101 Kimball Ave, Ll14,
Waterloo, IA 50702-5063

Ph: (319) 272-1590
Dr Gary A Knudson, MD
2710 Saint Francis Dr, Suite 319,
Waterloo, IA 50702-5619

Ph: (319) 272-5000

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