Dr Melhem J Sharafuddin, MD - Medicare Vascular Surgery in Colorado Springs, CO

Dr Melhem J Sharafuddin, MD is a medicare enrolled "Surgery - Vascular Surgery" physician in Colorado Springs, Colorado. He graduated from medical school in 1988 and has 36 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Vascular Surgery. He is a member of the group practice State University Of Iowa, Poudre Valley Medical Group Llc and his current practice location is 1400 E Boulder St, Colorado Springs, Colorado. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (719) 364-8346.

Dr Melhem J Sharafuddin is licensed to practice in Iowa (license number 27895) 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 1326118332.

Contact Information

Dr Melhem J Sharafuddin, MD
1400 E Boulder St,
Colorado Springs, CO 80909-5533
(719) 364-8346
(719) 364-8347

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Melhem J Sharafuddin
GenderMale
SpecialityVascular Surgery
Experience36 Years
Location1400 E Boulder St, Colorado Springs, Colorado
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 Melhem J Sharafuddin graduated from medical school in 1988
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1326118332
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 11/08/2006
  • Last Update Date: 09/28/2022
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 8921189432
  • Enrollment ID: I20080122000543

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Melhem J Sharafuddin such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1326118332NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
2085R0204XRadiology - Vascular & Interventional Radiology 27895 (Iowa)Secondary
2086S0129XSurgery - Vascular Surgery 27895 (Iowa)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Uch-memorial Health SystemColorado springs, COHospital
University Of Iowa Hospital & ClinicsIowa city, IAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
State University Of Iowa76188842301549
Poudre Valley Medical Group Llc96382085491607

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 Melhem J Sharafuddin allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameState University Of Iowa
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1477554814
PECOS PAC ID: 7618884230
Enrollment ID: O20031107000060

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 Melhem J Sharafuddin 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 Melhem J Sharafuddin, MD
2695 Rocky Mountain Ave Ste 150,
Loveland, CO 80538-9071

Ph: (970) 624-4123
Dr Melhem J Sharafuddin, MD
1400 E Boulder St,
Colorado Springs, CO 80909-5533

Ph: (719) 364-8346

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