Michael Alterman, DO - Medicare Ophthalmology in Bethlehem, PA

Michael Alterman, DO is a medicare enrolled "Ophthalmology" physician in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. He went to Philadelphia College Of Osteopathic Medicine and graduated in 2010 and has 14 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Ophthalmology. He is a member of the group practice Bethlehem Eye Associates Pc and his current practice location is 800 Eaton Ave, Suite 101, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (610) 691-3335.

Michael Alterman is licensed to practice in Pennsylvania (license number OS018020) 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 1174834626.

Contact Information

Michael Alterman, DO
800 Eaton Ave, Suite 101,
Bethlehem, PA 18018-1895
(610) 691-3335
(610) 974-9950

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Physician's Profile

Full NameMichael Alterman
GenderMale
SpecialityOphthalmology
Experience14 Years
Location800 Eaton Ave, Bethlehem, 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:
  • Michael Alterman attended and graduated from Philadelphia College Of Osteopathic Medicine in 2010
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1174834626
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/30/2010
  • Last Update Date: 02/07/2017
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 6305080177
  • Enrollment ID: I20160519000256

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Michael Alterman such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1174834626NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207W00000XOphthalmology OS018020 (Pennsylvania)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Bethlehem Eye Associates Pc34765332339

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. Michael Alterman allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameBethlehem Eye Associates Pc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1952363970
PECOS PAC ID: 3476533233
Enrollment ID: O20040722000380

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. Michael Alterman 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
Michael Alterman, DO
800 Eaton Ave, Suite 101,
Bethlehem, PA 18018-1895

Ph: (610) 691-3335
Michael Alterman, DO
800 Eaton Ave, Suite 101,
Bethlehem, PA 18018-1895

Ph: (610) 691-3335

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