Eric B Unger, MD - Medicare Cardiac Surgery in Norfolk, VA

Eric B Unger, MD is a medicare enrolled "Thoracic Surgery (cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)" physician in Norfolk, Virginia. He graduated from medical school in 2011 and has 13 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Cardiac Surgery. He is a member of the group practice Sentara Medical Group and his current practice location is 600 Gresham Dr Ste 8600, Norfolk, Virginia. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (757) 388-6005.

Eric B Unger is licensed to practice in Virginia (license number 0101266833) 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 1538456611.

Contact Information

Eric B Unger, MD
600 Gresham Dr Ste 8600,
Norfolk, VA 23507-1904
(757) 388-6005
(757) 388-6006

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Physician's Profile

Full NameEric B Unger
GenderMale
SpecialityCardiac Surgery
Experience13 Years
Location600 Gresham Dr Ste 8600, Norfolk, Virginia
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:
  • Eric B Unger graduated from medical school in 2011
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1538456611
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/08/2011
  • Last Update Date: 06/28/2023
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 5597092254
  • Enrollment ID: I20190805000536

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Eric B Unger such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1538456611NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
208G00000XThoracic Surgery (cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) 0101266833 (Virginia)Primary
208600000XSurgery 0101266833 (Virginia)Secondary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Sentara Home Care Services-virginia BeachChesapeake, VAHome health agency
Sentara Homecare ServicesChesapeake, VAHome health agency
Sentara Norfolk General HospitalNorfolk, VAHospital
Sentara Virginia Beach General HospitalVirginia beach, VAHospital
Sentara Leigh HospitalNorfolk, VAHospital
Sentara Williamsburg Regional Medical CenterWilliamsburg, VAHospital
Sentara Princess Anne HospitalVirginia beach, VAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Sentara Medical Group89219039231091

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. Eric B Unger allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameSentara Medical Group
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1265485270
PECOS PAC ID: 8921903923
Enrollment ID: O20031203000466

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. Eric B Unger 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
Eric B Unger, MD
600 Gresham Dr Ste 8600,
Norfolk, VA 23507-1904

Ph: (757) 388-6005
Eric B Unger, MD
600 Gresham Dr Ste 8600,
Norfolk, VA 23507-1904

Ph: (757) 388-6005

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Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Doctors in Norfolk, VA

Jeffrey B Rich, MD
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 600 Gresham Dr, Suite 8600, Norfolk, VA 23507
Phone: 757-388-6005    Fax: 757-388-6006
Jonathan Osita Nwiloh, MD
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 600 Gresham Dr Ste 8600, Norfolk, VA 23507
Phone: 757-388-6005    
Hormoz Azar, M.D.
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 600 Gresham Dr, Suite 8600, Norfolk, VA 23507
Phone: 757-388-6005    
Joseph Royal Newton Jr., MD
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 600 Gresham Dr Ste 8600, Norfolk, VA 23507
Phone: 757-388-6005    Fax: 757-388-6006
Dr. Clinton Dunkel Kemp, M.D.
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 600 Gresham Dr Ste 8600, Norfolk, VA 23507
Phone: 757-388-6005    Fax: 757-388-6006
Philip C Smith, M.D., PHD
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 601 Childrens Ln, Norfolk, VA 23507
Phone: 757-668-8270    Fax: 757-668-9199

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