Joseph H Houda, MD - Medicare Thoracic Surgery in Monroeville, PA

Joseph H Houda, MD is a medicare enrolled "Thoracic Surgery (cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)" physician in Monroeville, Pennsylvania. He went to University Of Pittsburgh School Of Medicine and graduated in 2003 and has 21 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Thoracic Surgery. He is a member of the group practice Premier Health Specialists Inc and his current practice location is 2566 Haymaker Road, Suite 203, Monroeville, Pennsylvania. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (412) 858-7088.

Joseph H Houda is licensed to practice in Pennsylvania (license number MD428819) 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 1053491530.

Contact Information

Joseph H Houda, MD
2566 Haymaker Road, Suite 203,
Monroeville, PA 15146-3554
(412) 858-7088
(412) 858-7016

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Physician's Profile

Full NameJoseph H Houda
GenderMale
SpecialityThoracic Surgery
Experience21 Years
Location2566 Haymaker Road, Monroeville, 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:
  • Joseph H Houda attended and graduated from University Of Pittsburgh School Of Medicine in 2003
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1053491530
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 10/17/2006
  • Last Update Date: 10/06/2020
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 4789854308
  • Enrollment ID: I20110908002000

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Joseph H Houda such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1053491530NPI-NPPES
0052723MedicaidOH
1030828080001MedicaidPA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
208G00000XThoracic Surgery (cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) MD428819 (Pennsylvania)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Fidelity Health CareMoraine, OHHome health agency
Miami Valley HospitalDayton, OHHospital
Upper Valley Medical CenterTroy, OHHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Premier Health Specialists Inc5597708594390

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. Joseph H Houda allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NamePremier Health Specialists Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1194958223
PECOS PAC ID: 5597708594
Enrollment ID: O20050610000010

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. Joseph H Houda 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
Joseph H Houda, MD
2566 Haymaker Road, Suite 203,
Monroeville, PA 15146-3554

Ph: (412) 858-7088
Joseph H Houda, MD
2566 Haymaker Road, Suite 203,
Monroeville, PA 15146-3554

Ph: (412) 858-7088

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