Edward Ferris, MD - Medicare Obstetrics/gynecology in Akron, OH

Edward Ferris, MD is a medicare enrolled "Obstetrics & Gynecology" physician in Akron, Ohio. He graduated from medical school in 1993 and has 31 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Obstetrics/gynecology. He is a member of the group practice Summa Physicians Inc and his current practice location is 1 Park West Blvd, Suite 200, Akron, Ohio. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (330) 869-9777.

Edward Ferris is licensed to practice in Ohio (license number 35068879F) 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 1215985171.

Contact Information

Edward Ferris, MD
1 Park West Blvd, Suite 200,
Akron, OH 44320-4218
(330) 869-9777
(330) 869-0052

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Physician's Profile

Full NameEdward Ferris
GenderMale
SpecialityObstetrics/gynecology
Experience31 Years
Location1 Park West Blvd, Akron, Ohio
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:
  • Edward Ferris graduated from medical school in 1993
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1215985171
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 05/04/2006
  • Last Update Date: 11/17/2009
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 4284532888
  • Enrollment ID: I20040828000006

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Edward Ferris such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1215985171NPI-NPPES
2014528MedicaidOH

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207V00000XObstetrics & Gynecology 35068879F (Ohio)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Summa Health SystemAkron, OHHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Summa Physicians Inc2961303532620

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. Edward Ferris allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameSumma Physicians Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1235167719
PECOS PAC ID: 2961303532
Enrollment ID: O20040116000295

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. Edward Ferris 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
Edward Ferris, MD
1 Park West Blvd, Suite 200,
Akron, OH 44320-4218

Ph: (330) 869-9777
Edward Ferris, MD
1 Park West Blvd, Suite 200,
Akron, OH 44320-4218

Ph: (330) 869-9777

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