Dr Salma Z Pothiawala, MD - Medicare Dermatology in Tampa, FL

Dr Salma Z Pothiawala, MD is a medicare enrolled "Dermatology" physician in Tampa, Florida. She went to University Of South Florida College Of Medicine and graduated in 2009 and has 15 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Dermatology. She is a member of the group practice Aqua Dermatology Of Florida, Pa and her current practice location is 15310 Amberly Dr, Suite 150, Tampa, Florida. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (813) 978-8888.

Dr Salma Z Pothiawala is licensed to practice in Florida (license number ME117932) and she also participates in the medicare program. She accepts medicare assignments (which means she accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and her NPI Number is 1033438742.

Contact Information

Dr Salma Z Pothiawala, MD
15310 Amberly Dr, Suite 150,
Tampa, FL 33647-2199
(813) 978-8888
(813) 972-8974

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Salma Z Pothiawala
GenderFemale
SpecialityDermatology
Experience15 Years
Location15310 Amberly Dr, Tampa, Florida
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. She accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Salma Z Pothiawala attended and graduated from University Of South Florida College Of Medicine in 2009
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1033438742
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 05/19/2010
  • Last Update Date: 03/28/2017
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 5193049443
  • Enrollment ID: I20160411000428

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Salma Z Pothiawala such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1033438742NPI-NPPES
L1UUXOtherFLFLORIDA BLUE
389444OtherFLAVMED
016614500MedicaidFL

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207N00000XDermatology ME117932 (Florida)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Aqua Dermatology Of Florida, Pa1153390414161

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 Salma Z Pothiawala allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Entity NameAqua Dermatology Of Florida, Pa
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1538270335
PECOS PAC ID: 1153390414
Enrollment ID: O20041002000097

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 Salma Z Pothiawala 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 Salma Z Pothiawala, MD
15051 S Tamiami Trl, Suite 203,
Fort Myers, FL 33908-5182

Ph: (239) 437-8810
Dr Salma Z Pothiawala, MD
15310 Amberly Dr, Suite 150,
Tampa, FL 33647-2199

Ph: (813) 978-8888

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