Dr Walter E Fritz, MD - Medicare Family Practice in Knox, IN

Dr Walter E Fritz, MD is a medicare enrolled "Family Medicine" physician in Knox, Indiana. He went to Wake Forest University School Of Medicine and graduated in 1971 and has 53 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Family Practice. He is a member of the group practice Knox Winamac Community Health Centers Inc and his current practice location is 1002 S Edgewood Dr, Knox, Indiana. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (574) 772-2188.

Dr Walter E Fritz is licensed to practice in Indiana (license number 01024309A) 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 1851330112.

Contact Information

Dr Walter E Fritz, MD
1002 S Edgewood Dr,
Knox, IN 46534-8226
(574) 772-2188
(574) 772-2190

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Walter E Fritz
GenderMale
SpecialityFamily Practice
Experience53 Years
Location1002 S Edgewood Dr, Knox, Indiana
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 Walter E Fritz attended and graduated from Wake Forest University School Of Medicine in 1971
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1851330112
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/05/2006
  • Last Update Date: 10/20/2020
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 7012068257
  • Enrollment ID: I20100902000209

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Walter E Fritz such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1851330112NPI-NPPES
000000083056OtherINBLUE CROSS PIN NUMBER
87-0778393OtherINTAX IDENTIFICATION NUMBER
01024309AOtherINWALTER FRITZ,M.D. LICENSE
200897290MedicaidIN
351301967OtherINTAX ID
100225090AMedicaidIN
200020860AMedicaidIN
50000720AOtherINCORPORATION LICENSE

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207Q00000XFamily Medicine 01024309A (Indiana)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Knox Winamac Community Health Centers Inc95372298025

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 Walter E Fritz allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameKnox Winamac Community Health Centers Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1629248919
PECOS PAC ID: 9537229802
Enrollment ID: O20100113000557

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 Walter E Fritz 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 Walter E Fritz, MD
1002 S Edgewood Dr,
Knox, IN 46534-8226

Ph: (574) 772-2188
Dr Walter E Fritz, MD
1002 S Edgewood Dr,
Knox, IN 46534-8226

Ph: (574) 772-2188

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Family Medicine Doctors in Knox, IN

Dr. Theresa M Alexander, MD
Family Medicine
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 1006 S Edgewood Dr, Knox, IN 46534
Phone: 574-772-5505    Fax: 574-772-6151
Thomas Michael Browne, M.D.
Family Medicine
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 104 E Culver Rd Ste 102, Knox, IN 46534
Phone: 574-772-7918    Fax: 574-772-0894

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