Gerald J Hepnar, MD - Medicare Hospitalist in Wenatchee, WA

Gerald J Hepnar, MD is a medicare enrolled "Hospitalist" physician in Wenatchee, Washington. He went to Loyola University Of Chicago, Stritch School Of Medicine and graduated in 1988 and has 36 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Hospitalist. He is a member of the group practice Central Washington Health Services Association and his current practice location is 1201 S Miller St, Wenatchee, Washington. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (509) 663-8711.

Gerald J Hepnar is licensed to practice in Washington (license number MD60829566) 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 1699875195.

Contact Information

Gerald J Hepnar, MD
1201 S Miller St,
Wenatchee, WA 98801
(509) 663-8711
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Physician's Profile

Full NameGerald J Hepnar
GenderMale
SpecialityHospitalist
Experience36 Years
Location1201 S Miller St, Wenatchee, Washington
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:
  • Gerald J Hepnar attended and graduated from Loyola University Of Chicago, Stritch School Of Medicine in 1988
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1699875195
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 09/24/2006
  • Last Update Date: 11/12/2020
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 3274421433
  • Enrollment ID: I20180301000858

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Gerald J Hepnar such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1699875195NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207R00000XInternal Medicine MD60829566 (Washington)Secondary
208M00000XHospitalist MD60829566 (Washington)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Central Washington HospitalWenatchee, WAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Central Washington Health Services Association4880504596644

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. Gerald J Hepnar allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameCentral Washington Health Services Association
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1801937453
PECOS PAC ID: 4880504596
Enrollment ID: O20031106000287
Entity NameWenatchee Valley Hospital
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1669719688
PECOS PAC ID: 9537309869
Enrollment ID: O20130716000034

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. Gerald J Hepnar 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
Gerald J Hepnar, MD
820 N Chelan Ave,
Wenatchee, WA 98801-2028

Ph: (509) 663-8711
Gerald J Hepnar, MD
1201 S Miller St,
Wenatchee, WA 98801

Ph: (509) 663-8711

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