Dr Josef J Vanek, MD - Medicare General Surgery in Uniontown, PA

Dr Josef J Vanek, MD is a medicare enrolled "Surgery" physician in Uniontown, Pennsylvania. He went to New York University School Of Medicine and graduated in 1989 and has 35 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as General Surgery. He is a member of the group practice Fayette Physician Network Inc and his current practice location is 196 W Main St, Uniontown, Pennsylvania. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (724) 439-1020.

Dr Josef J Vanek is licensed to practice in Pennsylvania (license number MD056465L) 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 1679662373.

Contact Information

Dr Josef J Vanek, MD
196 W Main St,
Uniontown, PA 15401-5537
(724) 439-1020
(724) 434-5485

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Josef J Vanek
GenderMale
SpecialityGeneral Surgery
Experience35 Years
Location196 W Main St, Uniontown, Pennsylvania
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 Josef J Vanek attended and graduated from New York University School Of Medicine in 1989
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1679662373
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 10/12/2006
  • Last Update Date: 09/14/2022
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 7810055605
  • Enrollment ID: I20101104000103

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Josef J Vanek such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1679662373NPI-NPPES
0015404290001MedicaidPA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
208600000XSurgery MD056465L (Pennsylvania)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Uniontown HospitalUniontown, PAHospital
Upmc Mckeesport HospitalMc keesport, PAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Fayette Physician Network Inc3375865819146

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 Josef J Vanek allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameFayette Physician Network Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1992107817
PECOS PAC ID: 3375865819
Enrollment ID: O20141211000851

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 Josef J Vanek 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 Josef J Vanek, MD
196 W Main St,
Uniontown, PA 15401-5537

Ph: (724) 439-1020
Dr Josef J Vanek, MD
196 W Main St,
Uniontown, PA 15401-5537

Ph: (724) 439-1020

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Surgery Doctors in Uniontown, PA

Dr. Brandon M Ball, M.D.
Surgery
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 196 W Main St, Uniontown, PA 15401
Phone: 724-439-1020    Fax: 724-434-5485

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