Dr Jose Antonio Torres Gluck, MD - Medicare Neurosurgery in Lakeland, FL

Dr Jose Antonio Torres Gluck, MD is a medicare enrolled "Neurological Surgery" physician in Lakeland, Florida. He went to Columbia University College Of Physicians And Surgeons and graduated in 1987 and has 37 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Neurosurgery. He is a member of the group practice Legacy Healthcare Services Inc, University Medical Service Association Inc and his current practice location is 1325 Lakeland Hills Blvd, Lakeland, Florida. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (863) 603-6542.

Dr Jose Antonio Torres Gluck is licensed to practice in Florida (license number ME115238) 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 1215048517.

Contact Information

Dr Jose Antonio Torres Gluck, MD
1325 Lakeland Hills Blvd,
Lakeland, FL 33805-4544
(863) 603-6542
(863) 603-6529

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Jose Antonio Torres Gluck
GenderMale
SpecialityNeurosurgery
Experience37 Years
Location1325 Lakeland Hills Blvd, Lakeland, 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 Jose Antonio Torres Gluck attended and graduated from Columbia University College Of Physicians And Surgeons in 1987
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1215048517
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 08/31/2006
  • Last Update Date: 10/10/2013
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 3870584188
  • Enrollment ID: I20130619000403

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Jose Antonio Torres Gluck such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1215048517NPI-NPPES
008657200MedicaidDE
14P6SOtherFLBLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207T00000XNeurological Surgery ME115238 (Florida)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Lakeland Regional Medical CenterLakeland, FLHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Legacy Healthcare Services Inc21633397223341
University Medical Service Association Inc6800790221583

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 Jose Antonio Torres Gluck allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameUniversity Medical Service Association Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1992742324
PECOS PAC ID: 6800790221
Enrollment ID: O20031126000130

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 Jose Antonio Torres Gluck 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 Jose Antonio Torres Gluck, MD
Po Box 917770, Wp-522,
Orlando, FL 32891-7770

Ph: (863) 603-6542
Dr Jose Antonio Torres Gluck, MD
1325 Lakeland Hills Blvd,
Lakeland, FL 33805-4544

Ph: (863) 603-6542

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