Dr Howard D Klein, MD - Medicare Gastroenterology in Clearwater, FL

Dr Howard D Klein, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology" physician in Clearwater, Florida. He graduated from medical school in 1987 and has 37 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Gastroenterology. He is a member of the group practice West Central Gastroenterology Llp and his current practice location is 508 Jeffords Street, Suite D, Clearwater, Florida. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (727) 443-7700.

Dr Howard D Klein is licensed to practice in Florida (license number ME58666) 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 1285717033.

Contact Information

Dr Howard D Klein, MD
508 Jeffords Street, Suite D,
Clearwater, FL 33756-3839
(727) 443-7700
(727) 461-4379

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Howard D Klein
GenderMale
SpecialityGastroenterology
Experience37 Years
Location508 Jeffords Street, Clearwater, Florida
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 Howard D Klein graduated from medical school in 1987
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1285717033
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 10/23/2006
  • Last Update Date: 09/28/2021
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 7214061316
  • Enrollment ID: I20100811000730

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Howard D Klein such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1285717033NPI-NPPES
378793100MedicaidFL

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207RG0100XInternal Medicine - Gastroenterology ME58666 (Florida)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Morton Plant HospitalClearwater, FLHospital
Mease Dunedin HospitalDunedin, FLHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
West Central Gastroenterology Llp064832236271

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 Howard D Klein allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameWest Central Gastroenterology Llp
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1144454703
PECOS PAC ID: 0648322362
Enrollment ID: O20090710000085

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 Howard D Klein 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 Howard D Klein, MD
508 Jeffords St, Suite D,
Clearwater, FL 33756-3839

Ph: (727) 443-7700
Dr Howard D Klein, MD
508 Jeffords Street, Suite D,
Clearwater, FL 33756-3839

Ph: (727) 443-7700

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Medicare Assignment: Assignment means that your doctor, provider, or supplier agrees (or is required by law) to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services. Most doctors, providers, and suppliers accept assignment, but you should always check to make sure. Participating providers have signed an agreement to accept assignment for all Medicare-covered services.

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