Dr Nicholas C Van Buren, MD - Medicare Otolaryngology in Spokane Valley, WA

Dr Nicholas C Van Buren, MD is a medicare enrolled "Otolaryngology" physician in Spokane Valley, Washington. He went to Saint Louis University School Of Medicine and graduated in 2011 and has 13 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Otolaryngology. He is a member of the group practice Spokane Valley Ear Nose And Throat Ps and his current practice location is 1424 N Mcdonald Rd Ste 101, Spokane Valley, Washington. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (508) 928-7272.

Dr Nicholas C Van Buren is licensed to practice in Washington (license number MD.MD.60632816) and he also participates in the medicare program. He may accept medicare assignments (which means he may accept the Medicare-approved amount; you may be billed for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1588955785.

Contact Information

Dr Nicholas C Van Buren, MD
1424 N Mcdonald Rd Ste 101,
Spokane Valley, WA 99216-6017
(508) 928-7272
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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Nicholas C Van Buren
GenderMale
SpecialityOtolaryngology
Experience13 Years
Location1424 N Mcdonald Rd Ste 101, Spokane Valley, Washington
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsMay be. He may accept the Medicare-approved amount; you may be billed for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Nicholas C Van Buren attended and graduated from Saint Louis University School Of Medicine in 2011
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1588955785
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 04/22/2011
  • Last Update Date: 03/31/2022
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 6608006614
  • Enrollment ID: I20160531001443

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Nicholas C Van Buren such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1588955785NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207Y00000XOtolaryngology MD.MD.60632816 (Washington)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Multicare Valley HospitalSpokane, WAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Spokane Valley Ear Nose And Throat Ps39714912598

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 Nicholas C Van Buren allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameSpokane Valley Ear Nose & Throat Ps
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1861506289
PECOS PAC ID: 3971491259
Enrollment ID: O20040308001421

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 Nicholas C Van Buren 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 Nicholas C Van Buren, MD
1424 N Mcdonald Rd Ste 101,
Spokane Valley, WA 99216-6017

Ph: (508) 928-7272
Dr Nicholas C Van Buren, MD
1424 N Mcdonald Rd Ste 101,
Spokane Valley, WA 99216-6017

Ph: (508) 928-7272

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Otolaryngology Doctors in Spokane Valley, WA

Jeffrey J. Falco, MD
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Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 1424 N Mcdonald Rd Ste 101, Spokane Valley, WA 99216
Phone: 509-928-7272    Fax: 509-928-7346
Kevin K Mcvey, MD
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Practice Location: 13414 E Mission Ave, Spokane Valley, WA 99216
Phone: 509-624-2326    
Charles Benage, M.D.
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Medicare: May Accept Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1424 N. Mcdonald Road, Ste 101, Spokane Valley, WA 99216
Phone: 509-928-1287    Fax: 509-928-7346
Omar Husein, MD
Otolaryngology
Medicare: May Accept Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1424 N. Mcdonald Road, Suite 101, Spokane Valley, WA 99216
Phone: 509-928-7272    Fax: 509-928-7346
Geoffrey Julian, M.D
Otolaryngology
Medicare: May Accept Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1424 N. Mcdonald Road, Ste 101, Spokane Valley, WA 99216
Phone: 509-928-1287    Fax: 509-928-7346
Eric B Leavitt, M.D.
Otolaryngology
Medicare: May Accept Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1424 N. Mcdonald Road, Ste 101, Spokane Valley, WA 99216
Phone: 509-928-7272    Fax: 509-928-7346

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