Joseph Valentino, MD - Medicare Otolaryngology in Lexington, KY

Joseph Valentino, MD is a medicare enrolled "Otolaryngology" physician in Lexington, Kentucky. He went to Rutgers School Of Dental Medicine and graduated in 1987 and has 37 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Otolaryngology. He is a member of the group practice Kentucky Medical Services Foundation, Inc and his current practice location is 800 Rose St., Whitney Hendrickson Bldg Room 305, Lexington, Kentucky. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (859) 218-2455.

Joseph Valentino is licensed to practice in Kentucky (license number 29576) 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 1376581496.

Contact Information

Joseph Valentino, MD
800 Rose St., Whitney Hendrickson Bldg Room 305,
Lexington, KY 40536
(859) 218-2455
(859) 257-0062

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Physician's Profile

Full NameJoseph Valentino
GenderMale
SpecialityOtolaryngology
Experience37 Years
Location800 Rose St., Lexington, Kentucky
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 Valentino attended and graduated from Rutgers School Of Dental Medicine in 1987
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1376581496
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/02/2006
  • Last Update Date: 10/24/2013
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 3274595293
  • Enrollment ID: I20041102000564

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Joseph Valentino such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1376581496NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207Y00000XOtolaryngology 29576 (Kentucky)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
University Of Kentucky HospitalLexington, KYHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Kentucky Medical Services Foundation, Inc5698689909805

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 Valentino allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameKentucky Medical Services Foundation, Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1326091448
PECOS PAC ID: 5698689909
Enrollment ID: O20031119000300

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 Valentino 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 Valentino, MD
800 Rose St., Whitney Hendrickson Bldg Room 305,
Lexington, KY 40536

Ph: (859) 218-2455
Joseph Valentino, MD
800 Rose St., Whitney Hendrickson Bldg Room 305,
Lexington, KY 40536

Ph: (859) 218-2455

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