Dr Jerald Katz, MD - Medicare Orthopedic Surgery in Fall River, MA

Dr Jerald Katz, MD is a medicare enrolled "Orthopaedic Surgery" physician in Fall River, Massachusetts. He went to New York University School Of Medicine and graduated in 1980 and has 44 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Orthopedic Surgery. He is a member of the group practice Steward Medical Group Inc and his current practice location is 235 Hanover St, Fall River, Massachusetts. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (508) 646-9525.

Dr Jerald Katz is licensed to practice in Massachusetts (license number 56451) 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 1568479046.

Contact Information

Dr Jerald Katz, MD
235 Hanover St,
Fall River, MA 02720-5246
(508) 646-9525
(508) 402-7193

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Jerald Katz
GenderMale
SpecialityOrthopedic Surgery
Experience44 Years
Location235 Hanover St, Fall River, Massachusetts
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 Jerald Katz attended and graduated from New York University School Of Medicine in 1980
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1568479046
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 08/01/2006
  • Last Update Date: 07/08/2007
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 5193798445
  • Enrollment ID: I20040816001004

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Jerald Katz such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1568479046NPI-NPPES
3060152MedicaidMA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207X00000XOrthopaedic Surgery 56451 (Massachusetts)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Accentcare Home Health Of MassachusettsWestwood, MAHome health agency
Saint Anne's HospitalFall river, MAHospital
Clifton Rehabilitation Nursing CenterSomerset, MANursing home

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Steward Medical Group Inc28606887281338

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 Jerald Katz allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NamePrima Care Pc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1265422596
PECOS PAC ID: 2567356017
Enrollment ID: O20040214000027
Entity NameSteward Medical Group Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1629398219
PECOS PAC ID: 2860688728
Enrollment ID: O20101119000332

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 Jerald Katz 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 Jerald Katz, MD
235 Hanover St,
Fall River, MA 02720-5246

Ph: (508) 646-9525
Dr Jerald Katz, MD
235 Hanover St,
Fall River, MA 02720-5246

Ph: (508) 646-9525

Reviews and Comments


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