Dr Joseph Litchfield Kunzelman, MD - Medicare General Surgery in Robinson, IL

Dr Joseph Litchfield Kunzelman, MD is a medicare enrolled "Surgery" physician in Robinson, Illinois. He went to Saint Louis University School Of Medicine and graduated in 1994 and has 30 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as General Surgery. He is a member of the group practice Crawford Hospital District and his current practice location is 1000 N Allen, Robinson, Illinois. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (618) 546-2618.

Dr Joseph Litchfield Kunzelman is licensed to practice in Illinois (license number 036106119) 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 1588654057.

Contact Information

Dr Joseph Litchfield Kunzelman, MD
1000 N Allen,
Robinson, IL 62454-1147
(618) 546-2618
(618) 546-2669

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Joseph Litchfield Kunzelman
GenderMale
SpecialityGeneral Surgery
Experience30 Years
Location1000 N Allen, Robinson, Illinois
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 Litchfield Kunzelman attended and graduated from Saint Louis University School Of Medicine in 1994
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1588654057
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 10/26/2005
  • Last Update Date: 08/14/2020
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 0547396970
  • Enrollment ID: I20100324001166

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Joseph Litchfield Kunzelman such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1588654057NPI-NPPES
036106119MedicaidIL

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
208600000XSurgery 036106119 (Illinois)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Crawford Memorial HospitalRobinson, ILHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Crawford Hospital District771989807154

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 Litchfield Kunzelman allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameCrawford Hospital District
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1861423287
PECOS PAC ID: 7719898071
Enrollment ID: O20040205000950

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 Litchfield Kunzelman 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 Litchfield Kunzelman, MD
1000 N Allen,
Robinson, IL 62454-1147

Ph: (618) 546-2618
Dr Joseph Litchfield Kunzelman, MD
1000 N Allen,
Robinson, IL 62454-1147

Ph: (618) 546-2618

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