Dr John I Abu, MD - Medicare Obstetrics/gynecology in Sarasota, FL

Dr John I Abu, MD is a medicare enrolled "Obstetrics & Gynecology" physician in Sarasota, Florida. He went to University Of Toledo College Of Medicine and graduated in 1989 and has 35 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Obstetrics/gynecology. He is a member of the group practice Smh Physician Services Inc and his current practice location is 1700 S Tamiami Trl, Sarasota, Florida. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (941) 917-8560.

Dr John I Abu is licensed to practice in Florida (license number ME63982) 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 1104890094.

Contact Information

Dr John I Abu, MD
1700 S Tamiami Trl,
Sarasota, FL 34239
(941) 917-8560
(941) 917-2675

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr John I Abu
GenderMale
SpecialityObstetrics/gynecology
Experience35 Years
Location1700 S Tamiami Trl, Sarasota, 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 John I Abu attended and graduated from University Of Toledo College Of Medicine in 1989
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1104890094
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 02/15/2006
  • Last Update Date: 07/15/2019
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 7315849387
  • Enrollment ID: I20040121001128

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr John I Abu such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1104890094NPI-NPPES
373063800MedicaidFL

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207V00000XObstetrics & Gynecology ME63982 (Florida)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Smh Physician Services Inc1355240177601

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 John I Abu allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameSmh Physician Services Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1346295292
PECOS PAC ID: 1355240177
Enrollment ID: O20031231000211

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 John I Abu 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 John I Abu, MD
Po Box 863407,
Orlando, FL 32886-3407

Ph: (941) 917-2600
Dr John I Abu, MD
1700 S Tamiami Trl,
Sarasota, FL 34239

Ph: (941) 917-8560

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