Dr George Barakat, MD - Medicare Orthopedic Surgery in Susanville, CA

Dr George Barakat, MD is a medicare enrolled "Orthopaedic Surgery" physician in Susanville, California. He went to Loma Linda University School Of Medicine and graduated in 1979 and has 45 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Orthopedic Surgery. His current practice location is 555 Ash St, Susanville, California. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (530) 257-9060.

Dr George Barakat is licensed to practice in California (license number G42411) 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 1437131067.

Contact Information

Dr George Barakat, MD
555 Ash St,
Susanville, CA 96130-3711
(530) 257-9060
(530) 257-9384

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr George Barakat
GenderMale
SpecialityOrthopedic Surgery
Experience45 Years
Location555 Ash St, Susanville, 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 George Barakat attended and graduated from Loma Linda University School Of Medicine in 1979
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1437131067
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 11/18/2005
  • Last Update Date: 03/24/2008
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 3173717535
  • Enrollment ID: I20101029000229

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr George Barakat such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1437131067NPI-NPPES
00G424110MedicaidCA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207X00000XOrthopaedic Surgery G42411 (California)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Banner Lassen Medical CenterSusanville, CAHospital

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 George Barakat allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameAcute Care Surgery Medical Group Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1700069549
PECOS PAC ID: 7214006816
Enrollment ID: O20080522000355
Entity NameBanner Health
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1205267549
PECOS PAC ID: 9537078365
Enrollment ID: O20140604002057

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 George Barakat 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 George Barakat, MD
555 Ash St,
Susanville, CA 96130-3711

Ph: (530) 257-9060
Dr George Barakat, MD
555 Ash St,
Susanville, CA 96130-3711

Ph: (530) 257-9060

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Orthopaedic Surgery Doctors in Susanville, CA


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