Dr Peter Hountras, MD - Medicare Critical Care (intensivists) in Aurora, CO

Dr Peter Hountras, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Critical Care Medicine" physician in Aurora, Colorado. He went to Wright State University Boonshoft School Of Medicine and graduated in 2011 and has 13 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Critical Care (intensivists). He is a member of the group practice University Physicians Incorporated and his current practice location is 12605 E 16th Ave, Aurora, Colorado. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (720) 848-0000.

Dr Peter Hountras is licensed to practice in Colorado (license number DR.0053977) 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 1689973075.

Contact Information

Dr Peter Hountras, MD
12605 E 16th Ave,
Aurora, CO 80045
(720) 848-0000
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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Peter Hountras
GenderMale
SpecialityCritical Care (intensivists)
Experience13 Years
Location12605 E 16th Ave, Aurora, Colorado
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 Peter Hountras attended and graduated from Wright State University Boonshoft School Of Medicine in 2011
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1689973075
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 03/24/2011
  • Last Update Date: 11/16/2018
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 4486872801
  • Enrollment ID: I20140827001099

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Peter Hountras such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1689973075NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207R00000XInternal Medicine 125059942 (Illinois)Secondary
207RP1001XInternal Medicine - Pulmonary Disease DR.0053977 (Colorado)Secondary
207RC0200XInternal Medicine - Critical Care Medicine DR.0053977 (Colorado)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
University Of Colorado Hospital AuthorityAurora, COHospital
Uch-memorial Health SystemColorado springs, COHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
University Physicians Incorporated34764656672639

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 Peter Hountras allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameUniversity Physicians Incorporated
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1962461889
PECOS PAC ID: 3476465667
Enrollment ID: O20031105000375

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 Peter Hountras 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 Peter Hountras, MD
Po Box 110429,
Aurora, CO 80042-0429

Ph: () -
Dr Peter Hountras, MD
12605 E 16th Ave,
Aurora, CO 80045

Ph: (720) 848-0000

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