George E Rishwain, MD - Medicare Internal Medicine in Stockton, CA

George E Rishwain, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology" physician in Stockton, California. His current practice location is 782 E Harding Way, Stockton, California. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (209) 475-5500.

George E Rishwain is licensed to practice in California (license number G38366) and he also participates in the medicare program. He does not accept medicare assignments directly but he may accept medicare through third-party (refer to Reassignment section below) and may also prescribe medicare part D drugs. His NPI Number is 1598738122.

Contact Information

George E Rishwain, MD
782 E Harding Way,
Stockton, CA 95204-6101
(209) 475-5500
(209) 466-1982

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Physician's Profile

Full NameGeorge E Rishwain
GenderMale
SpecialityInternal Medicine - Gastroenterology
Location782 E Harding Way, Stockton, California
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsMedicare enrolled and may accept medicare through third-party reassignment. May prescribe medicare part D drugs.
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1598738122
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 02/13/2006
  • Last Update Date: 05/24/2017
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 8628016425
  • Enrollment ID: I20101117001460

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for George E Rishwain such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1598738122NPI-NPPES
00G383660MedicaidCA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207RG0100XInternal Medicine - Gastroenterology G38366 (California)Primary

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. George E Rishwain allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameDignity Health Medical Foundation
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1700803418
PECOS PAC ID: 7810800661
Enrollment ID: O20031107000709

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. George E Rishwain 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
George E Rishwain, MD
3400 Data Dr,
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670-7956

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George E Rishwain, MD
782 E Harding Way,
Stockton, CA 95204-6101

Ph: (209) 475-5500

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Medicare Assignment: Assignment means that your doctor, provider, or supplier agrees (or is required by law) to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services. Most doctors, providers, and suppliers accept assignment, but you should always check to make sure. Participating providers have signed an agreement to accept assignment for all Medicare-covered services.

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