Dr Nathan Hammel, MD - Medicare Orthopedic Surgery in Encinitas, CA

Dr Nathan Hammel, MD is a medicare enrolled "Orthopaedic Surgery" physician in Encinitas, California. He went to Jefferson Medical College Of Thomas Jefferson University and graduated in 2006 and has 18 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Orthopedic Surgery. He is a member of the group practice San Dieguito Orthopedic Medical Center P C and his current practice location is 332 Santa Fe Dr Ste 110, Encinitas, California. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (760) 943-6700.

Dr Nathan Hammel is licensed to practice in California (license number A139718) 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 1558435644.

Contact Information

Dr Nathan Hammel, MD
332 Santa Fe Dr Ste 110,
Encinitas, CA 92024-5143
(760) 943-6700
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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Nathan Hammel
GenderMale
SpecialityOrthopedic Surgery
Experience18 Years
Location332 Santa Fe Dr Ste 110, 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 Nathan Hammel attended and graduated from Jefferson Medical College Of Thomas Jefferson University in 2006
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1558435644
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 11/20/2006
  • Last Update Date: 03/17/2018
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 8527284306
  • Enrollment ID: I20171121001667

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Nathan Hammel such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1558435644NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207X00000XOrthopaedic Surgery 01065216A (Indiana)Secondary
207X00000XOrthopaedic Surgery A139718 (California)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Scripps Memorial Hospital - EncinitasEncinitas, CAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
San Dieguito Orthopedic Medical Center P C014320144217

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 Nathan Hammel allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameSan Dieguito Orthopedic Medical Center P C
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1356433965
PECOS PAC ID: 0143201442
Enrollment ID: O20040524001507

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 Nathan Hammel 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 Nathan Hammel, MD
332 Santa Fe Drive Suite 110,
Encinitas, CA 92024

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Dr Nathan Hammel, MD
332 Santa Fe Dr Ste 110,
Encinitas, CA 92024-5143

Ph: (760) 943-6700

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