Erich Hufnagel, MD - Medicare Ophthalmology in Williamsport, PA

Erich Hufnagel, MD is a medicare enrolled "Ophthalmology" physician in Williamsport, Pennsylvania. He went to Jefferson Medical College Of Thomas Jefferson University and graduated in 2017 and has 7 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Ophthalmology. He is a member of the group practice Geisinger-hm Joint Venture Llc, Geisinger Clinic and his current practice location is 800 W 4th St, Williamsport, Pennsylvania. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (570) 321-0880.

Erich Hufnagel is licensed to practice in Pennsylvania (license number MD473335) 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 1376075721.

Contact Information

Erich Hufnagel, MD
800 W 4th St,
Williamsport, PA 17701-5895
(570) 321-0880
(570) 601-1465

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Physician's Profile

Full NameErich Hufnagel
GenderMale
SpecialityOphthalmology
Experience7 Years
Location800 W 4th St, Williamsport, Pennsylvania
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:
  • Erich Hufnagel attended and graduated from Jefferson Medical College Of Thomas Jefferson University in 2017
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1376075721
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 04/03/2017
  • Last Update Date: 09/13/2021
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 3173925211
  • Enrollment ID: I20210712001821

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Erich Hufnagel such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1376075721NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207W00000XOphthalmology MD473335 (Pennsylvania)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Geisinger Medical CenterDanville, PAHospital
Williamsport Regional Medical CenterWilliamsport, PAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Geisinger-hm Joint Venture Llc1355676370317
Geisinger Clinic53956570012841

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. Erich Hufnagel allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameGeisinger Clinic
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1366493868
PECOS PAC ID: 5395657001
Enrollment ID: O20040130000518
Entity NameGeisinger-hm Joint Venture Llc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1144876137
PECOS PAC ID: 1355676370
Enrollment ID: O20190826000803

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. Erich Hufnagel 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
Erich Hufnagel, MD
100 N Academy Ave,
Danville, PA 17822-4903

Ph: (570) 271-6144
Erich Hufnagel, MD
800 W 4th St,
Williamsport, PA 17701-5895

Ph: (570) 321-0880

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