Dr Ligaya Buchbinder Hershman, MD - Medicare Dermatology in Tampa, FL

Dr Ligaya Buchbinder Hershman, MD is a medicare enrolled "Dermatology" physician in Tampa, Florida. She graduated from medical school in 1981 and has 43 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Dermatology. She is a member of the group practice Academic Alliance In Dermatology Inc and her current practice location is 5210 Webb Rd, Tampa, Florida. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (813) 882-9986.

Dr Ligaya Buchbinder Hershman is licensed to practice in Florida (license number ME47957) and she also participates in the medicare program. She accepts medicare assignments (which means she accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and her NPI Number is 1154339901.

Contact Information

Dr Ligaya Buchbinder Hershman, MD
5210 Webb Rd,
Tampa, FL 33615-4518
(813) 882-9986
(813) 882-9849

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Ligaya Buchbinder Hershman
GenderFemale
SpecialityDermatology
Experience43 Years
Location5210 Webb Rd, Tampa, Florida
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. She accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Ligaya Buchbinder Hershman graduated from medical school in 1981
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1154339901
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 08/04/2006
  • Last Update Date: 04/22/2022
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 6002719440
  • Enrollment ID: I20040131000307

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Ligaya Buchbinder Hershman such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1154339901NPI-NPPES
111458600MedicaidFL

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207N00000XDermatology ME47957 (Florida)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Academic Alliance In Dermatology Inc872907793823

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. Dr Ligaya Buchbinder Hershman allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Entity NameAcademic Alliance In Dermatology Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1538119722
PECOS PAC ID: 8729077938
Enrollment ID: O20040511001288

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. Dr Ligaya Buchbinder Hershman 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
Dr Ligaya Buchbinder Hershman, MD
5210 Webb Rd,
Tampa, FL 33615-4518

Ph: (813) 882-9986
Dr Ligaya Buchbinder Hershman, MD
5210 Webb Rd,
Tampa, FL 33615-4518

Ph: (813) 882-9986

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