Dr Ryan J Altenburg, DO - Medicare Nephrology in Augusta, GA

Dr Ryan J Altenburg, DO is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Nephrology" physician in Augusta, Georgia. He went to Arizona College Of Osteopathic Medicine Mid Western University and graduated in 2009 and has 15 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Nephrology. He is a member of the group practice Nephrology Associates Pc, Nephrology Associates Pc and his current practice location is 701 Greene St Ste 200, Augusta, Georgia. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (706) 722-6900.

Dr Ryan J Altenburg is licensed to practice in Georgia (license number 76936) 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 1073740643.

Contact Information

Dr Ryan J Altenburg, DO
701 Greene St Ste 200,
Augusta, GA 30901-2385
(706) 722-6900
(706) 722-5118

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Ryan J Altenburg
GenderMale
SpecialityNephrology
Experience15 Years
Location701 Greene St Ste 200, Augusta, Georgia
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 Ryan J Altenburg attended and graduated from Arizona College Of Osteopathic Medicine Mid Western University in 2009
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1073740643
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/22/2009
  • Last Update Date: 06/08/2021
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 2567609498
  • Enrollment ID: I20180904000363

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Ryan J Altenburg such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1073740643NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207RN0300XInternal Medicine - Nephrology 76936 (Georgia)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Hephzibah Dialysis Clinic LlcHephzibah, GADialysis facility
Waynesboro DialysisWaynesboro, GADialysis facility
Doctors HospitalAugusta, GAHospital
University HospitalAugusta, GAHospital
Burke Medical CenterWaynesboro, GAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Nephrology Associates Pc488068236814
Nephrology Associates Pc488068236814

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 Ryan J Altenburg allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameNephrology Associates Pc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1891744322
PECOS PAC ID: 4880682368
Enrollment ID: O20081124000508

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 Ryan J Altenburg 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 Ryan J Altenburg, DO
701 Greene St Ste 200,
Augusta, GA 30901-2385

Ph: (706) 722-6900
Dr Ryan J Altenburg, DO
701 Greene St Ste 200,
Augusta, GA 30901-2385

Ph: (706) 722-6900

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