Dr William Francis Palko-schraa, DO - Medicare Family Practice in Farmington, NM

Dr William Francis Palko-schraa, DO is a medicare enrolled "Family Medicine" physician in Farmington, New Mexico. He went to College Of Osteo Med Of The Pacific At Pomona and graduated in 1985 and has 39 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Family Practice. He is a member of the group practice San Juan Regional Medical Center, Inc. and his current practice location is 4820 E Main St, Farmington, New Mexico. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (505) 326-0459.

Dr William Francis Palko-schraa is licensed to practice in New Mexico (license number A-1394-07) 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 1487674818.

Contact Information

Dr William Francis Palko-schraa, DO
4820 E Main St,
Farmington, NM 87402-8660
(505) 326-0459
(505) 324-0504

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr William Francis Palko-schraa
GenderMale
SpecialityFamily Practice
Experience39 Years
Location4820 E Main St, Farmington, New Mexico
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 William Francis Palko-schraa attended and graduated from College Of Osteo Med Of The Pacific At Pomona in 1985
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1487674818
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/20/2006
  • Last Update Date: 07/08/2007
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 9537268024
  • Enrollment ID: I20070625000343

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr William Francis Palko-schraa such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1487674818NPI-NPPES
01316538MedicaidCO

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207Q00000XFamily Medicine 31653 (Colorado)Secondary
207Q00000XFamily Medicine A-1394-07 (New Mexico)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
San Juan Regional Medical CenterFarmington, NMHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
San Juan Regional Medical Center, Inc.4587559505171

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 William Francis Palko-schraa allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameSan Juan Regional Medical Center, Inc.
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1639662901
PECOS PAC ID: 4587559505
Enrollment ID: O20040218000865

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 William Francis Palko-schraa 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 William Francis Palko-schraa, DO
4820 E Main St,
Farmington, NM 87402-8660

Ph: (505) 326-0459
Dr William Francis Palko-schraa, DO
4820 E Main St,
Farmington, NM 87402-8660

Ph: (505) 326-0459

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Phone: 505-324-1100    Fax: 505-324-1117

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