Dr Richard M Farrell, MD - Medicare Internal Medicine in Galena, IL

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Dr Richard M Farrell, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine" physician in Galena, Illinois. He went to Loyola University Of Chicago, Stritch School Of Medicine and graduated in 1982 and has 42 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Internal Medicine. He is a member of the group practice Midwest Medical Center and his current practice location is 1 Medical Center Dr, Galena, Illinois. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (815) 777-1340.

Dr Richard M Farrell is licensed to practice in Illinois (license number 036-068003) 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 1861588360.

Contact Information

Dr Richard M Farrell, MD
1 Medical Center Dr,
Galena, IL 61036-8118
(815) 777-1340
(815) 776-7385

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Richard M Farrell
GenderMale
SpecialityInternal Medicine
Experience42 Years
Location1 Medical Center Dr, Galena, Illinois
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 M Farrell attended and graduated from Loyola University Of Chicago, Stritch School Of Medicine in 1982
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1861588360
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 10/04/2006
  • Last Update Date: 09/01/2023
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 5496737389
  • Enrollment ID: I20040603001287

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Richard M Farrell such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1861588360NPI-NPPES
01630146OtherILBLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD
036068003MedicaidIL
110221461OtherILRR-MEDICARE

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207R00000XInternal Medicine 036-068003 (Illinois)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Hospice Of DubuqueDubuque, IAHospice
Midwest Medical CenterGalena, ILHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Midwest Medical Center569877184818

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 M Farrell allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameMidwest Medical Center
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1952409765
PECOS PAC ID: 5698771848
Enrollment ID: O20070301000010

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 M Farrell 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 M Farrell, MD
1 Medical Center Dr,
Galena, IL 61036-8118

Ph: (815) 777-1340		Dr Richard M Farrell, MD
1 Medical Center Dr,
Galena, IL 61036-8118

Ph: (815) 777-1340

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