Dr Patrick James Sylvester, MD - Medicare Emergency Medicine in Decatur, IL

Dr Patrick James Sylvester, MD is a medicare enrolled "Emergency Medicine" physician in Decatur, Illinois. His current practice location is 2300 N Edward St, Decatur, Illinois. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (217) 876-8121.

Dr Patrick James Sylvester is licensed to practice in Illinois (license number 036.163388) and he also participates in the medicare program. He does not accept medicare assignments directly but he may accept medicare through third-party (refer to Reassignment section below) and may also prescribe medicare part D drugs. His NPI Number is 1366824724.

Contact Information

Dr Patrick James Sylvester, MD
2300 N Edward St,
Decatur, IL 62526-4192
(217) 876-8121
Not Available

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Patrick James Sylvester
GenderMale
SpecialityEmergency Medicine
Location2300 N Edward St, Decatur, Illinois
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsMedicare enrolled and may accept medicare through third-party reassignment. May prescribe medicare part D drugs.
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1366824724
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/22/2015
  • Last Update Date: 04/05/2024
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 5698085512
  • Enrollment ID: I20230803003693

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Patrick James Sylvester such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1366824724NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207RP1001XInternal Medicine - Pulmonary Disease 036163388 (Illinois)Secondary
207P00000XEmergency Medicine 036.163388 (Illinois)Primary

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 Patrick James Sylvester allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameDecatur Memorial Hospital
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1164477725
PECOS PAC ID: 6204731144
Enrollment ID: O20031203000685
Entity NameMidwest Emergency Department Specialists Ltd
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1245263367
PECOS PAC ID: 5193627727
Enrollment ID: O20040123000845

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 Patrick James Sylvester 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 Patrick James Sylvester, MD
2300 N Edward St,
Decatur, IL 62526-4192

Ph: (217) 876-8121
Dr Patrick James Sylvester, MD
2300 N Edward St,
Decatur, IL 62526-4192

Ph: (217) 876-8121

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Emergency Medicine Doctors in Decatur, IL

Gabriel Munoz, M.D.
Emergency Medicine
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 2300 N Edward St, Decatur, IL 62526
Phone: 217-876-3000    
Gerald A Snyder, M.D.
Emergency Medicine
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 2300 N Edward St, Decatur, IL 62526
Phone: 217-876-3000    
Terry Balagna, M.D.
Emergency Medicine
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 2300 N Edward St, Decatur, IL 62526
Phone: 217-876-3000    
Phillip Barnell, M.D., FAAFP
Emergency Medicine
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1800 E Lake Shore Dr, Decatur, IL 62521
Phone: 217-464-2966    
Dr. Edward Leon, MD
Emergency Medicine
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 2300 N Edward St, Emergency Dept, Decatur, IL 62526
Phone: 217-876-3000    
Koleen Barnell, M.D.
Emergency Medicine
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 1800 E Lake Shore Dr, Decatur, IL 62521
Phone: 217-464-2966    
Jose Reyes, M.D.
Emergency Medicine
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1800 E Lake Shore Dr, Decatur, IL 62521
Phone: 217-464-2966    

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