Dr Howard L Zeiger, MD - Medicare Internal Medicine in Alamo, CA

Dr Howard L Zeiger, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine" physician in Alamo, California. He went to New York University School Of Medicine and graduated in 1984 and has 40 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Internal Medicine. He is a member of the group practice John Muir Physician Network and his current practice location is 1505 Saint Alphonsus Way, Alamo, California. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (925) 837-4225.

Dr Howard L Zeiger is licensed to practice in California (license number G85109) 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 1669497897.

Contact Information

Dr Howard L Zeiger, MD
1505 Saint Alphonsus Way,
Alamo, CA 94507-1570
(925) 837-4225
(925) 838-5775

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Howard L Zeiger
GenderMale
SpecialityInternal Medicine
Experience40 Years
Location1505 Saint Alphonsus Way, Alamo, 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 Howard L Zeiger attended and graduated from New York University School Of Medicine in 1984
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1669497897
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/12/2006
  • Last Update Date: 06/21/2012
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 5496812422
  • Enrollment ID: I20090318000724

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Howard L Zeiger such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1669497897NPI-NPPES
00G851090MedicaidCA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207R00000XInternal Medicine G85109 (California)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
John Muir Medical Center - Walnut Creek CampusWalnut creek, CAHospital
John Muir Medical Center - Concord CampusConcord, CAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
John Muir Physician Network6608789813442

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 L Zeiger allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameJohn Muir Physician Network
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1841407665
PECOS PAC ID: 6608789813
Enrollment ID: O20031226000143

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 L Zeiger 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 L Zeiger, MD
Dept 34929, P.o. Box 39000,
San Francisco, CA 94139-0001

Ph: (925) 952-2828
Dr Howard L Zeiger, MD
1505 Saint Alphonsus Way,
Alamo, CA 94507-1570

Ph: (925) 837-4225

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Internal Medicine Doctors in Alamo, CA

Dr. Janet E Gaston, M.D.
Internal Medicine
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 1505 Saint Alphonsus Way, Alamo, CA 94507
Phone: 925-837-4225    Fax: 925-838-5775
Dr. Nhu Q Pham, M.D.
Internal Medicine
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1505 Saint Alphonsus Way, Alamo, CA 94507
Phone: 925-838-5750    Fax: 925-838-5769
Dr. James J Woods, M.D.
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Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 1505 Saint Alphonsus Way, Alamo, CA 94507
Phone: 925-837-4225    Fax: 925-838-5775
Dr. Manisha Malhotra, M.D.
Internal Medicine
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1505 Saint Alphonsus Way, Alamo, CA 94507
Phone: 925-838-5750    Fax: 925-838-5769
Dr. Leonard H.s. Chuck, MD
Internal Medicine
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 1505 Saint Alphonsus Way, Alamo, CA 94507
Phone: 925-952-2888    Fax: 925-952-2845
Edward Jaywon Shin, M.D.
Internal Medicine
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 436 Red Wing Dr, Alamo, CA 94507
Phone: 646-418-3015    

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