Eric Michael Guenther, DO - Medicare Hospitalist in Alton, IL

Eric Michael Guenther, DO is a medicare enrolled "Hospitalist" physician in Alton, Illinois. He graduated from medical school in 2011 and has 13 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Hospitalist. He is a member of the group practice Southeastern Physician Services Pc and his current practice location is 1 Memorial Dr, Alton, Illinois. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (618) 463-7240.

Eric Michael Guenther is licensed to practice in Illinois (license number 036.135440) 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 1164716742.

Contact Information

Eric Michael Guenther, DO
1 Memorial Dr,
Alton, IL 62002-6722
(618) 463-7240
(618) 463-7216

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Physician's Profile

Full NameEric Michael Guenther
GenderMale
SpecialityHospitalist
Experience13 Years
Location1 Memorial Dr, Alton, 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:
  • Eric Michael Guenther graduated from medical school in 2011
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1164716742
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/01/2011
  • Last Update Date: 11/11/2015
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 5294954384
  • Enrollment ID: I20140923001240

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Eric Michael Guenther such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1164716742NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
208M00000XHospitalist 036.135440 (Illinois)Primary
208M00000XHospitalist 2014010518 (Missouri)Secondary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Bjc HospiceSaint louis, MOHospice
Barnes-jewish St Peters HospitalSaint peters, MOHospital
Missouri Baptist Medical CenterTown and country, MOHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Southeastern Physician Services Pc0042307852499

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 Michael Guenther allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NamePhysician Specialists Of St Lukes Llc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1235168410
PECOS PAC ID: 1557366960
Enrollment ID: O20060918000462
Entity NameCogent Healthcare Of Missouri Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1780961599
PECOS PAC ID: 5597925099
Enrollment ID: O20120320000863
Entity NameSoutheastern Physician Services Pc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1083835441
PECOS PAC ID: 0042307852
Enrollment ID: O20160809000235
Entity NameSt Charles Physician Services Llp
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1609317205
PECOS PAC ID: 5698052694
Enrollment ID: O20170428002056
Entity NameForest Physician Services, Llp
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1548791676
PECOS PAC ID: 8325325202
Enrollment ID: O20170502000753
Entity NameSound Physicians Of Illinois Llc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1043598865
PECOS PAC ID: 1557533734
Enrollment ID: O20170519000666
Entity NameHospitalist Medicine Physicians Of Missouri - Richmond Heights Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1265911440
PECOS PAC ID: 2961753975
Enrollment ID: O20181001001336

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 Michael Guenther 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 Michael Guenther, DO
670 Mason Ridge Center Dr, Ste 300,
Saint Louis, MO 63141-8573

Ph: (618) 463-7240
Eric Michael Guenther, DO
1 Memorial Dr,
Alton, IL 62002-6722

Ph: (618) 463-7240

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