Dr Nicholas Namwon Back, MD - Medicare Anesthesiology in Pasadena, CA

Dr Nicholas Namwon Back, MD is a medicare enrolled "Anesthesiology" physician in Pasadena, California. He graduated from medical school in 2007 and has 17 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Anesthesiology. He is a member of the group practice Buena Vista Anesthesia Medical Group and his current practice location is 225 S Lake Ave, Suite 535, Pasadena, California. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (626) 639-6214.

Dr Nicholas Namwon Back is licensed to practice in California (license number A105946) 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 1548467962.

Contact Information

Dr Nicholas Namwon Back, MD
225 S Lake Ave, Suite 535,
Pasadena, CA 91101-3005
(626) 639-6214
(626) 240-4990

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Nicholas Namwon Back
GenderMale
SpecialityAnesthesiology
Experience17 Years
Location225 S Lake Ave, Pasadena, 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 Nicholas Namwon Back graduated from medical school in 2007
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1548467962
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/29/2007
  • Last Update Date: 01/07/2016
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 8921276122
  • Enrollment ID: I20110713000794

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Nicholas Namwon Back such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1548467962NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207L00000XAnesthesiology A105946 (California)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Providence Saint Joseph Medical CtrBurbank, CAHospital
Providence Holy Cross Medical CenterMission hills, CAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Buena Vista Anesthesia Medical Group711397599648

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 Namwon Back allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameBuena Vista Anesthesia Medical Group
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1366462293
PECOS PAC ID: 7113975996
Enrollment ID: O20050107000780

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 Namwon Back 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 Namwon Back, MD
225 S Lake Ave, Suite 535,
Pasadena, CA 91101-3005

Ph: (626) 639-6214
Dr Nicholas Namwon Back, MD
225 S Lake Ave, Suite 535,
Pasadena, CA 91101-3005

Ph: (626) 639-6214

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