Eric W Hirsch, MD - Medicare Orthopedic Surgery in Lecanto, FL

Eric W Hirsch, MD is a medicare enrolled "Orthopaedic Surgery" physician in Lecanto, Florida. He went to Tulane University School Of Medicine and graduated in 1984 and has 40 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Orthopedic Surgery. He is a member of the group practice The Orthopaedic Institute, Pa and his current practice location is 950 N Avalon Way, Lecanto, Florida. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (352) 746-2663.

Eric W Hirsch is licensed to practice in Florida (license number ME95650) 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 1730165101.

Contact Information

Eric W Hirsch, MD
950 N Avalon Way,
Lecanto, FL 34461-6004
(352) 746-2663
(352) 746-6907

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Physician's Profile

Full NameEric W Hirsch
GenderMale
SpecialityOrthopedic Surgery
Experience40 Years
Location950 N Avalon Way, Lecanto, Florida
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 W Hirsch attended and graduated from Tulane University School Of Medicine in 1984
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1730165101
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 12/19/2005
  • Last Update Date: 10/15/2010
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 7719895622
  • Enrollment ID: I20071121000326

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Eric W Hirsch such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1730165101NPI-NPPES
000710700MedicaidFL
006406505MedicaidVA
56624OtherFLBLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207X00000XOrthopaedic Surgery 0101057649 (Virginia)Secondary
207X00000XOrthopaedic Surgery ME95650 (Florida)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Citrus Memorial HospitalInverness, FLHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
The Orthopaedic Institute, Pa2860385242121

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 W Hirsch allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameThe Orthopaedic Institute, Pa
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1740373547
PECOS PAC ID: 2860385242
Enrollment ID: O20040209000128
Entity NameCitrus Orthopaedic And Joint Institute Pa
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1275668063
PECOS PAC ID: 1759379233
Enrollment ID: O20040504000360

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 W Hirsch 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 W Hirsch, MD
Po Box 1990,
Crystal River, FL 34423-1990

Ph: (352) 746-2663
Eric W Hirsch, MD
950 N Avalon Way,
Lecanto, FL 34461-6004

Ph: (352) 746-2663

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Practice Location: 950 N Avalon Way, Lecanto, FL 34461
Phone: 352-746-2663    Fax: 352-746-6907

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