Dr John Politz, MD - Medicare Vascular Surgery in Austin, TX

Dr John Politz, MD is a medicare enrolled "Surgery - Vascular Surgery" physician in Austin, Texas. He went to Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans and graduated in 1990 and has 34 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Vascular Surgery. He is a member of the group practice Cardiothoracic And Vascular Surgeons,pa and his current practice location is 1010 W 40th St, Austin, Texas. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (512) 459-8753.

Dr John Politz is licensed to practice in Texas (license number J3579) 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 1780608935.

Contact Information

Dr John Politz, MD
1010 W 40th St,
Austin, TX 78756-4010
(512) 459-8753
(512) 483-6807

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr John Politz
GenderMale
SpecialityVascular Surgery
Experience34 Years
Location1010 W 40th St, Austin, Texas
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 Politz attended and graduated from Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans in 1990
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1780608935
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/27/2006
  • Last Update Date: 07/09/2007
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 5294768693
  • Enrollment ID: I20090515000495

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr John Politz such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1780608935NPI-NPPES
82Z041OtherTXBCBS OF TEXAS

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
2086S0129XSurgery - Vascular Surgery J3579 (Texas)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
St David's Medical CenterAustin, TXHospital
Round Rock Medical CenterRound rock, TXHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Cardiothoracic And Vascular Surgeons,pa387057772935

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 Politz allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameCardiothoracic And Vascular Surgeons,pa
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1326061714
PECOS PAC ID: 3870577729
Enrollment ID: O20040617000177

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 Politz 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 Politz, MD
1010 W 40th St,
Austin, TX 78756-4010

Ph: (512) 459-8753
Dr John Politz, MD
1010 W 40th St,
Austin, TX 78756-4010

Ph: (512) 459-8753

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