Dr Luke Arthur Faber, MD - Medicare Thoracic Surgery in Pismo Beach, CA

Dr Luke Arthur Faber, MD is a medicare enrolled "Thoracic Surgery (cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)" physician in Pismo Beach, California. He went to University Of Iowa, Rj & L Carver College Of Medicine and graduated in 1983 and has 41 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Thoracic Surgery. He is a member of the group practice Central Coast Cardiothoracic Surgical Associates-a Medical Group and his current practice location is 310 James Way, Suite 250, Pismo Beach, California. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (805) 556-6001.

Dr Luke Arthur Faber is licensed to practice in California (license number A49404) 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 1942317268.

Contact Information

Dr Luke Arthur Faber, MD
310 James Way, Suite 250,
Pismo Beach, CA 93449-2876
(805) 556-6001
(805) 773-4232

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Luke Arthur Faber
GenderMale
SpecialityThoracic Surgery
Experience41 Years
Location310 James Way, Pismo Beach, California
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 Luke Arthur Faber attended and graduated from University Of Iowa, Rj & L Carver College Of Medicine in 1983
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1942317268
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 08/23/2006
  • Last Update Date: 07/08/2007
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 9739228727
  • Enrollment ID: I20120530000178

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Luke Arthur Faber such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1942317268NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
208G00000XThoracic Surgery (cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) A49404 (California)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
French Hospital Medical CenterSan luis obispo, CAHospital
Marian Regional Medical CenterSanta maria, CAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Central Coast Cardiothoracic Surgical Associates-a Medical Group03452917614

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 Luke Arthur Faber allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameCentral Coast Cardiothoracic Surgical Associates-a Medical Group
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1871527838
PECOS PAC ID: 0345291761
Enrollment ID: O20050202001112

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 Luke Arthur Faber 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 Luke Arthur Faber, MD
310 James Way, Suite 250,
Pismo Beach, CA 93449-2876

Ph: (805) 556-6001
Dr Luke Arthur Faber, MD
310 James Way, Suite 250,
Pismo Beach, CA 93449-2876

Ph: (805) 556-6001

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