Dr Nihad Muhrez, MD - Medicare Endocrinology in Merrillville, IN

Dr Nihad Muhrez, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism" physician in Merrillville, Indiana. He graduated from medical school in 1987 and has 37 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Endocrinology. He is a member of the group practice Northwest Endocrinology And Diabetes Pc and his current practice location is 270 E 90th Dr Ste B, Merrillville, Indiana. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (219) 736-1758.

Dr Nihad Muhrez is licensed to practice in Indiana (license number 01045632) 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 1528098506.

Contact Information

Dr Nihad Muhrez, MD
270 E 90th Dr Ste B,
Merrillville, IN 46410-8102
(219) 736-1758
(219) 736-1717

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Nihad Muhrez
GenderMale
SpecialityEndocrinology
Experience37 Years
Location270 E 90th Dr Ste B, Merrillville, Indiana
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 Nihad Muhrez graduated from medical school in 1987
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1528098506
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/04/2006
  • Last Update Date: 04/02/2014
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 3072419126
  • Enrollment ID: I20031209000989

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Nihad Muhrez such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1528098506NPI-NPPES
200255900AMedicaidIN

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207RE0101XInternal Medicine - Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism 01045632 (Indiana)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Franciscan Health Crown PointCrown point, INHospital
Methodist Hospitals IncGary, INHospital
St Mary Medical Center IncHobart, INHospital
St Catherine Hospital IncEast chicago, INHospital
Community HospitalMunster, INHospital

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 Nihad Muhrez allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameNorthwest Endocrinology & Diabetes Pc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1730343328
PECOS PAC ID: 4284796152
Enrollment ID: O20090102000007

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 Nihad Muhrez 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 Nihad Muhrez, MD
270 E 90th Dr Ste B,
Merrillville, IN 46410-8102

Ph: (219) 736-1758
Dr Nihad Muhrez, MD
270 E 90th Dr Ste B,
Merrillville, IN 46410-8102

Ph: (219) 736-1758

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