Dr Michael L Lathem, MD - Medicare Anesthesiology in Alabaster, AL

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Dr Michael L Lathem, MD is a medicare enrolled "Anesthesiology" physician in Alabaster, Alabama. He went to University Of Alabama School Of Medicine and graduated in 1989 and has 35 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Anesthesiology. He is a member of the group practice Anesthesiologists Associated Pc and his current practice location is 1000 1st St N, Alabaster, Alabama. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (205) 620-8948.

Dr Michael L Lathem is licensed to practice in Alabama (license number 00015241) 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 1982684999.

Contact Information

Dr Michael L Lathem, MD
1000 1st St N,
Alabaster, AL 35007
(205) 620-8948
(205) 620-7032

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Michael L Lathem
GenderMale
SpecialityAnesthesiology
Experience35 Years
Location1000 1st St N, Alabaster, Alabama
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 L Lathem attended and graduated from University Of Alabama School Of Medicine in 1989
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1982684999
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 01/18/2006
  • Last Update Date: 07/08/2007
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 4587713755
  • Enrollment ID: I20100827000294

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Michael L Lathem such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1982684999NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207L00000XAnesthesiology 00015241 (Alabama)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Shelby Baptist Medical CenterAlabaster, ALHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Anesthesiologists Associated Pc6204739519357

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 L Lathem allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameAnesthesiologists Associated Pc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1851371850
PECOS PAC ID: 6204739519
Enrollment ID: O20040202000465

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 L Lathem 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 L Lathem, MD
Po Box 235022,
Montgomery, AL 36123-5022

Ph: (334) 386-2051		Dr Michael L Lathem, MD
1000 1st St N,
Alabaster, AL 35007

Ph: (205) 620-8948

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