Dr Ted G Van Acker, DO - Medicare Dermatology in Herrin, IL

Dr Ted G Van Acker, DO is a medicare enrolled "Dermatology" physician in Herrin, Illinois. He went to Michigan State University College Of Osteopathic Medicine and graduated in 1992 and has 32 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Dermatology. He is a member of the group practice Southern Illinois Dermatology, Pc and his current practice location is 220 N Park Ave, Suite 2, Herrin, Illinois. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (618) 942-3344.

Dr Ted G Van Acker is licensed to practice in Illinois (license number ) 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 1720025562.

Contact Information

Dr Ted G Van Acker, DO
220 N Park Ave, Suite 2,
Herrin, IL 62948-3150
(618) 942-3344
(618) 942-5045

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Ted G Van Acker
GenderMale
SpecialityDermatology
Experience32 Years
Location220 N Park Ave, Herrin, 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 Ted G Van Acker attended and graduated from Michigan State University College Of Osteopathic Medicine in 1992
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1720025562
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/01/2006
  • Last Update Date: 07/08/2007
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 5092702530
  • Enrollment ID: I20040805000080

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Ted G Van Acker such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1720025562NPI-NPPES
CB3700OtherILRAILROAD MEDICARE GRP #
290730OtherILHEALTHLINK PROV NUMBER
10007459OtherILBCBS GROUP NUMBER
L84853OtherILUMWA PROVIDER NUMBER

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207N00000XDermatology (Illinois)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Central Dupage HospitalWinfield, ILHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Southern Illinois Dermatology, Pc276947920313

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 Ted G Van Acker allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameSouthern Illinois Dermatology, Pc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1306870233
PECOS PAC ID: 2769479203
Enrollment ID: O20040427001593

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 Ted G Van Acker 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 Ted G Van Acker, DO
220 N Park Ave, Suite 2,
Herrin, IL 62948-3150

Ph: (618) 942-3344
Dr Ted G Van Acker, DO
220 N Park Ave, Suite 2,
Herrin, IL 62948-3150

Ph: (618) 942-3344

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Practice Location: 220 N Park Ave, Suite 2, Herrin, IL 62948
Phone: 618-942-3344    Fax: 618-942-5045

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