Dr Richard Edward Heather, MD - Medicare Internal Medicine in Los Osos, CA

Dr Richard Edward Heather, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine" physician in Los Osos, California. His current practice location is 2035 9th St, Suite A, Los Osos, California. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (805) 528-1812.

Dr Richard Edward Heather is licensed to practice in California (license number G45637) 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 1487676854.

Contact Information

Dr Richard Edward Heather, MD
2035 9th St, Suite A,
Los Osos, CA 93402-3209
(805) 528-1812
(805) 528-1843

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Richard Edward Heather
GenderMale
SpecialityInternal Medicine
Location2035 9th St, Los Osos, California
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsMedicare enrolled and may accept medicare through third-party reassignment. May prescribe medicare part D drugs.
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1487676854
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/24/2006
  • Last Update Date: 07/08/2007
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 9234263294
  • Enrollment ID: I20100813000117

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Richard Edward Heather such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1487676854NPI-NPPES
00G456370MedicaidCA
10008648OtherCARAILROAD RETIREMENT MC

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207R00000XInternal Medicine G45637 (California)Primary

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 Edward Heather 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 Edward Heather, MD
2035 9th St, Suite A,
Los Osos, CA 93402-3209

Ph: (805) 528-1812
Dr Richard Edward Heather, MD
2035 9th St, Suite A,
Los Osos, CA 93402-3209

Ph: (805) 528-1812

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Medicare Assignment: Assignment means that your doctor, provider, or supplier agrees (or is required by law) to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services. Most doctors, providers, and suppliers accept assignment, but you should always check to make sure. Participating providers have signed an agreement to accept assignment for all Medicare-covered services.

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