Dr Hugo Bittar Fonseca, DO - Medicare Rheumatology in Pembroke Pines, FL

Dr Hugo Bittar Fonseca, DO is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Rheumatology" physician in Pembroke Pines, Florida. He graduated from medical school in 2007 and has 17 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Rheumatology. He is a member of the group practice Institute For Rheumatology And Integrative Medicine and his current practice location is 160 S Flamingo Rd, Pembroke Pines, Florida. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (954) 620-0011.

Dr Hugo Bittar Fonseca is licensed to practice in Florida (license number OS10973) 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 1841519980.

Contact Information

Dr Hugo Bittar Fonseca, DO
160 S Flamingo Rd,
Pembroke Pines, FL 33027-1720
(954) 620-0011
(954) 620-0238

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Hugo Bittar Fonseca
GenderMale
SpecialityRheumatology
Experience17 Years
Location160 S Flamingo Rd, Pembroke Pines, 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 Hugo Bittar Fonseca graduated from medical school in 2007
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1841519980
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 05/28/2010
  • Last Update Date: 12/05/2022
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 5294989109
  • Enrollment ID: I20130130000358

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Hugo Bittar Fonseca such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1841519980NPI-NPPES
10973OtherFLFLORIDA PHYSICIAN STATE LICENSE
009578300MedicaidFL

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207RR0500XInternal Medicine - Rheumatology OS10973 (Florida)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Memorial Regional HospitalHollywood, FLHospital
Memorial Hospital WestPembroke pines, FLHospital
Memorial Hospital MiramarMiramar, FLHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Institute For Rheumatology And Integrative Medicine12544273623

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 Hugo Bittar Fonseca allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameInstitute For Rheumatology & Integrative Medicine
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1457442451
PECOS PAC ID: 1254427362
Enrollment ID: O20071022000172

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 Hugo Bittar Fonseca 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 Hugo Bittar Fonseca, DO
160 S Flamingo Rd,
Pembroke Pines, FL 33027-1720

Ph: (954) 620-0011
Dr Hugo Bittar Fonseca, DO
160 S Flamingo Rd,
Pembroke Pines, FL 33027-1720

Ph: (954) 620-0011

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