Dr Joseph Chak Ka Kwok, DO - Medicare Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation in Pittsburgh, PA

Dr Joseph Chak Ka Kwok, DO is a medicare enrolled "Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation" physician in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He graduated from medical school in 2005 and has 19 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation. He is a member of the group practice Permanente Medical Group Inc and his current practice location is 3471 5th Ave, Kaufman Building Suite 201, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (412) 648-6138.

Dr Joseph Chak Ka Kwok is licensed to practice in Pennsylvania (license number OT011383) 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 1003019936.

Contact Information

Dr Joseph Chak Ka Kwok, DO
3471 5th Ave, Kaufman Building Suite 201,
Pittsburgh, PA 15213-3215
(412) 648-6138
(412) 692-4354

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Joseph Chak Ka Kwok
GenderMale
SpecialityPhysical Medicine And Rehabilitation
Experience19 Years
Location3471 5th Ave, Pittsburgh, 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 Joseph Chak Ka Kwok graduated from medical school in 2005
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1003019936
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/07/2007
  • Last Update Date: 12/13/2021
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 1951447804
  • Enrollment ID: I20091006000512

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Joseph Chak Ka Kwok such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1003019936NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
208100000XPhysical Medicine & Rehabilitation OT011383 (Pennsylvania)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Permanente Medical Group Inc89219102258376

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 Joseph Chak Ka Kwok allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NamePermanente Medical Group Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1073606299
PECOS PAC ID: 8921910225
Enrollment ID: O20031104000710

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 Joseph Chak Ka Kwok 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 Joseph Chak Ka Kwok, DO
3471 5th Ave, Kaufman Building Suite 201,
Pittsburgh, PA 15213-3215

Ph: (412) 648-6138
Dr Joseph Chak Ka Kwok, DO
3471 5th Ave, Kaufman Building Suite 201,
Pittsburgh, PA 15213-3215

Ph: (412) 648-6138

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Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Doctors in Pittsburgh, PA

Brian Higdon,
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 3471 5th Ave, Kaufmann Medical Building Suite 201, Pittsburgh, PA 15213
Phone: 309-972-7688    
James Craig,
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 9104 Babcock Blvd, Suite 2120, Pittsburgh, PA 15237
Phone: 412-367-0600    
Dr. Mark Spencer Wilcox, MD
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 1000 Bower Hill Rd, Pittsburgh, PA 15243
Phone: 412-831-2300    
Dr. Ryan Paul Nussbaum, D.O.
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1400 Locust St Ste 11516, Pittsburgh, PA 15219
Phone: 412-232-8949    
Judith Esman,
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Medicare: May Accept Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 9104 Babcock Blvd, Suite 2120, Pittsburgh, PA 15237
Phone: 412-367-0600    
Amy Wagner,
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 3471 5th Ave, Suite 1103, Pittsburgh, PA 15213
Phone: 412-648-6848    

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