Dr Michael L Vanbuskirk, MD - Medicare Family Practice in Encinitas, CA

Dr Michael L Vanbuskirk, MD is a medicare enrolled "Family Medicine" physician in Encinitas, California. He went to University Central Del Caribe Escuela De Medicina and graduated in 1977 and has 47 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Family Practice. He is a member of the group practice Scripps Health and his current practice location is 326 Santa Fe Dr, Encinitas, California. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (760) 633-7240.

Dr Michael L Vanbuskirk is licensed to practice in California (license number A34865) 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 1124123062.

Contact Information

Dr Michael L Vanbuskirk, MD
326 Santa Fe Dr,
Encinitas, CA 92024-5156
(760) 633-7240
(760) 633-6921

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Michael L Vanbuskirk
GenderMale
SpecialityFamily Practice
Experience47 Years
Location326 Santa Fe Dr, Encinitas, 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 Michael L Vanbuskirk attended and graduated from University Central Del Caribe Escuela De Medicina in 1977
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1124123062
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 09/14/2006
  • Last Update Date: 11/02/2021
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 1355479130
  • Enrollment ID: I20100514000915

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Michael L Vanbuskirk such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1124123062NPI-NPPES
00A348650MedicaidCA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207Q00000XFamily Medicine A34865 (California)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Scripps Memorial Hospital - EncinitasEncinitas, CAHospital
Scripps Green HospitalLa jolla, CAHospital
GlenbrookCarlsbad, CANursing home

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Scripps Health92340338531365

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 Vanbuskirk allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameScripps Health
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1275899072
PECOS PAC ID: 9234033853
Enrollment ID: O20031124000822

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 Vanbuskirk 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 Vanbuskirk, MD
10790 Rancho Bernardo Rd,
San Diego, CA 92127-5705

Ph: (760) 633-7250
Dr Michael L Vanbuskirk, MD
326 Santa Fe Dr,
Encinitas, CA 92024-5156

Ph: (760) 633-7240

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