Dr Stephen J Kaplan, MD - Medicare General Surgery in Anchorage, AK

Dr Stephen J Kaplan, MD is a medicare enrolled "Surgery" physician in Anchorage, Alaska. He went to University Of Arizona College Of Medicine and graduated in 2013 and has 11 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as General Surgery. He is a member of the group practice Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium and his current practice location is 4315 Diplomacy Dr, Department Of Surgery, Anchorage, Alaska. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (907) 729-4444.

Dr Stephen J Kaplan is licensed to practice in Alaska (license number 195771) 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 1356784755.

Contact Information

Dr Stephen J Kaplan, MD
4315 Diplomacy Dr, Department Of Surgery,
Anchorage, AK 99508-5926
(907) 729-4444
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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Stephen J Kaplan
GenderMale
SpecialityGeneral Surgery
Experience11 Years
Location4315 Diplomacy Dr, Anchorage, Alaska
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 Stephen J Kaplan attended and graduated from University Of Arizona College Of Medicine in 2013
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1356784755
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 04/16/2013
  • Last Update Date: 10/06/2022
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 7517109580
  • Enrollment ID: I20220829003700

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Stephen J Kaplan such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1356784755NPI-NPPES
065756OtherAMERICAN BOARD OF SURGERY
195771OtherAKDOH
MD60568406OtherWADOH

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
208600000XSurgery MD60568406 (Washington)Secondary
2086S0102XSurgery - Surgical Critical Care 195771 (Alaska)Secondary
208600000XSurgery 195771 (Alaska)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Alaska Native Medical CenterAnchorage, AKHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium6709780265449

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 Stephen J Kaplan allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameAlaska Native Tribal Health Consortium
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1437189339
PECOS PAC ID: 6709780265
Enrollment ID: O20031125000772

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 Stephen J Kaplan 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 Stephen J Kaplan, MD
4315 Diplomacy Dr, Department Of Surgery,
Anchorage, AK 99508-5926

Ph: (907) 729-2693
Dr Stephen J Kaplan, MD
4315 Diplomacy Dr, Department Of Surgery,
Anchorage, AK 99508-5926

Ph: (907) 729-4444

Reviews and Comments


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