Dr Michael Darowish, MD - Medicare Orthopedic Surgery in Hershey, PA

Dr Michael Darowish, MD is a medicare enrolled "Orthopaedic Surgery" physician in Hershey, Pennsylvania. He went to University Of Pittsburgh School Of Medicine and graduated in 2002 and has 22 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Orthopedic Surgery. He is a member of the group practice The Milton S Hershey Medical Center Physicians Group and his current practice location is 30 Hope Dr, Ec 089, Hershey, Pennsylvania. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (717) 531-2948.

Dr Michael Darowish is licensed to practice in Pennsylvania (license number MD437382) 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 1659389377.

Contact Information

Dr Michael Darowish, MD
30 Hope Dr, Ec 089,
Hershey, PA 17033-2036
(717) 531-2948
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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Michael Darowish
GenderMale
SpecialityOrthopedic Surgery
Experience22 Years
Location30 Hope Dr, Hershey, 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 Michael Darowish attended and graduated from University Of Pittsburgh School Of Medicine in 2002
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1659389377
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 08/05/2006
  • Last Update Date: 09/18/2009
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 1658426267
  • Enrollment ID: I20090903000434

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Michael Darowish such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1659389377NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207XS0106XOrthopaedic Surgery - Hand Surgery MD437382 (Pennsylvania)Secondary
207X00000XOrthopaedic Surgery MD437382 (Pennsylvania)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Milton S Hershey Medical CenterHershey, PAHospital
Holy Spirit HospitalCamp hill, PAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
The Milton S Hershey Medical Center Physicians Group38704054831398

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 Michael Darowish allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameThe Milton S Hershey Medical Center Physicians Group
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1710951744
PECOS PAC ID: 3870405483
Enrollment ID: O20040225000741

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 Michael Darowish 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 Michael Darowish, MD
30 Hope Dr, Ec 089,
Hershey, PA 17033-2036

Ph: (717) 531-2948
Dr Michael Darowish, MD
30 Hope Dr, Ec 089,
Hershey, PA 17033-2036

Ph: (717) 531-2948

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Orthopaedic Surgery Doctors in Hershey, PA

Edward J Fox, MD
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Lauren Olivia Briner, CRNP
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Michelle Nentwig, M.D.
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Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 500 University Dr, Hershey, PA 17033
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Ashlee Macdonald, MD
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
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Luigi Andrew Fontanosa Sabal,
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Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 30 Hope Dr # Ec089, Hershey, PA 17033
Phone: 717-531-4803    
April D Armstrong, MD
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 500 University Dr, Hershey, PA 17033
Phone: 800-233-4082    

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