Dr Richard D Hammer, MD - Medicare Pathology in Columbia, MO

Dr Richard D Hammer, MD is a medicare enrolled "Pathology - Hematology" physician in Columbia, Missouri. He went to Medical University Of South Carolina College Of Medicine and graduated in 1988 and has 36 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Pathology. He is a member of the group practice The Curators Of The University Of Missouri and his current practice location is 1 Hospital Dr, Columbia, Missouri. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (573) 882-1201.

Dr Richard D Hammer is licensed to practice in Missouri (license number 2013013226) 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 1750342218.

Contact Information

Dr Richard D Hammer, MD
1 Hospital Dr,
Columbia, MO 65212-0001
(573) 882-1201
(573) 884-5612

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Richard D Hammer
GenderMale
SpecialityPathology
Experience36 Years
Location1 Hospital Dr, Columbia, Missouri
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 Richard D Hammer attended and graduated from Medical University Of South Carolina College Of Medicine in 1988
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1750342218
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 03/31/2006
  • Last Update Date: 06/06/2024
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 7214066398
  • Enrollment ID: I20130708000217

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Richard D Hammer such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1750342218NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207ZP0102XPathology - Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology 2013013226 (Missouri)Secondary
207ZP0102XPathology - Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology K0806 (Texas)Secondary
207ZH0000XPathology - Hematology 2013013226 (Missouri)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
University Of Missouri Health CareColumbia, MOHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
The Curators Of The University Of Missouri4486759560997

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 Richard D Hammer allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameThe Curators Of The University Of Missouri
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1235126921
PECOS PAC ID: 4486759560
Enrollment ID: O20070418000290

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 Richard D Hammer 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 Richard D Hammer, MD
Po Box 843966,
Kansas City, MO 64184-3966

Ph: (573) 884-3300
Dr Richard D Hammer, MD
1 Hospital Dr,
Columbia, MO 65212-0001

Ph: (573) 882-1201

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