Dr Robert A Cihak, MD - Medicare Otolaryngology in Aberdeen, SD

Dr Robert A Cihak, MD is a medicare enrolled "Otolaryngology" physician in Aberdeen, South Dakota. He went to Duke University School Of Medicine and graduated in 1993 and has 31 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Otolaryngology. He is a member of the group practice Avera St Lukes and his current practice location is 820 1st Ave Se Ste 100, Aberdeen, South Dakota. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (605) 622-5506.

Dr Robert A Cihak is licensed to practice in South Dakota (license number 4561) 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 1528039765.

Contact Information

Dr Robert A Cihak, MD
820 1st Ave Se Ste 100,
Aberdeen, SD 57401-4604
(605) 622-5506
(605) 622-5510

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Robert A Cihak
GenderMale
SpecialityOtolaryngology
Experience31 Years
Location820 1st Ave Se Ste 100, Aberdeen, South Dakota
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 Robert A Cihak attended and graduated from Duke University School Of Medicine in 1993
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1528039765
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 01/27/2006
  • Last Update Date: 03/17/2018
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 5698735322
  • Enrollment ID: I20041015000881

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Robert A Cihak such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1528039765NPI-NPPES
0008227OtherSDBCBS
6520282MedicaidSD
11048MedicaidND

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207Y00000XOtolaryngology 4561 (South Dakota)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Avera St LukesAberdeen, SDHospital
Ortonville Area Health ServicesOrtonville, MNHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Avera St Lukes6406764927134

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 Robert A Cihak allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameAvera St Lukes
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1215100813
PECOS PAC ID: 6406764927
Enrollment ID: O20040120000912

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 Robert A Cihak 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 Robert A Cihak, MD
Po Box 1460,
Aberdeen, SD 57402-1460

Ph: (605) 225-1420
Dr Robert A Cihak, MD
820 1st Ave Se Ste 100,
Aberdeen, SD 57401-4604

Ph: (605) 622-5506

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