Michaela Straznicka, MD - Medicare Thoracic Surgery in Walnut Creek, CA

Michaela Straznicka, MD is a medicare enrolled "Thoracic Surgery (cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)" physician in Walnut Creek, California. She went to University Of Miami, Lm Miller School Of Medicine and graduated in 1994 and has 30 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Thoracic Surgery. She is a member of the group practice Bass Medical Group and her current practice location is 2637 Shadelands Dr, Walnut Creek, California. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (925) 932-6330.

Michaela Straznicka is licensed to practice in California (license number A72635) 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 1003858283.

Contact Information

Michaela Straznicka, MD
2637 Shadelands Dr,
Walnut Creek, CA 94598-2512
(925) 932-6330
(925) 932-0139

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Physician's Profile

Full NameMichaela Straznicka
GenderFemale
SpecialityThoracic Surgery
Experience30 Years
Location2637 Shadelands Dr, Walnut Creek, California
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:
  • Michaela Straznicka attended and graduated from University Of Miami, Lm Miller School Of Medicine in 1994
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1003858283
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/12/2006
  • Last Update Date: 01/25/2018
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 0143128850
  • Enrollment ID: I20031219000356

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Michaela Straznicka such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1003858283NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
208G00000XThoracic Surgery (cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) A72635 (California)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
John Muir Medical Center - Walnut Creek CampusWalnut creek, CAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Bass Medical Group9032111281303

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. Michaela Straznicka allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Entity NameJohn Muir Trauma Physicians Billing Service
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1093864837
PECOS PAC ID: 3476542515
Enrollment ID: O20050420001452
Entity NameBass Medical Group
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1174253405
PECOS PAC ID: 9032111281
Enrollment ID: O20070201000181

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. Michaela Straznicka 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
Michaela Straznicka, MD
2637 Shadelands Dr,
Walnut Creek, CA 94598-2512

Ph: (925) 932-6330
Michaela Straznicka, MD
2637 Shadelands Dr,
Walnut Creek, CA 94598-2512

Ph: (925) 932-6330

Reviews and Comments


Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Doctors in Walnut Creek, CA

Kanti M. Uppal, MD
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Jennifer Olivia Chan, M.D.
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
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Phone: 925-932-6330    Fax: 925-932-0139
Wilson Shu-chun Tsai, MD
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 2637 Shadelands Dr, Walnut Creek, CA 94598
Phone: 925-932-6330    Fax: 925-932-0139
Ching-kuo Chang, MD
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1425 S Main St, Walnut Creek, CA 94596
Phone: 925-295-4000    
Dr. Saurin Shah, M.D
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 2637 Shadelands Dr, Walnut Creek, CA 94598
Phone: 925-932-6330    Fax: 925-932-0139

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