Michael E Shivers, MD - Medicare Diagnostic Radiology in Altoona, PA

Michael E Shivers, MD is a medicare enrolled "Radiology - Diagnostic Radiology" physician in Altoona, Pennsylvania. He went to Albany Medical College Of Union University and graduated in 1988 and has 36 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Diagnostic Radiology. He is a member of the group practice Upmc Altoona Regional Health Services, Inc. and his current practice location is 620 Howard Ave, Altoona, Pennsylvania. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (814) 889-2854.

Michael E Shivers is licensed to practice in Pennsylvania (license number MD061239L) 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 1669439444.

Contact Information

Michael E Shivers, MD
620 Howard Ave,
Altoona, PA 16601-4804
(814) 889-2854
(814) 889-7982

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Physician's Profile

Full NameMichael E Shivers
GenderMale
SpecialityDiagnostic Radiology
Experience36 Years
Location620 Howard Ave, Altoona, 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 E Shivers attended and graduated from Albany Medical College Of Union University in 1988
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1669439444
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 04/27/2006
  • Last Update Date: 01/15/2016
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 8820264591
  • Enrollment ID: I20111229000633

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Michael E Shivers such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1669439444NPI-NPPES
02094901OtherPACAPITAL BLUE CROSS
02662857MedicaidNY
4098026800MedicaidMD
0017715150002MedicaidPA
SH750404OtherPAHIGHMARK

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
2085R0202XRadiology - Diagnostic Radiology MD061239L (Pennsylvania)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Upmc AltoonaAltoona, PAHospital
Upmc Bedford MemorialEverett, PAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Upmc Altoona Regional Health Services, Inc.5395659312203

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 E Shivers allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameUpmc Altoona Regional Health Services, Inc.
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1396724217
PECOS PAC ID: 5395659312
Enrollment ID: O20040312000257

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 E Shivers 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 E Shivers, MD
620 Howard Ave,
Altoona, PA 16601-4804

Ph: (814) 889-2854
Michael E Shivers, MD
620 Howard Ave,
Altoona, PA 16601-4804

Ph: (814) 889-2854

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