Mr Richard Kent Book, DO - Medicare Family Practice in Lajunta, CO

Mr Richard Kent Book, DO is a medicare enrolled "Family Medicine" physician in Lajunta, Colorado. He graduated from medical school in 1991 and has 33 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Family Practice. He is a member of the group practice Prowers County Hospital District and his current practice location is 2317 San Juan Ave, Lajunta, Colorado. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (719) 383-2325.

Mr Richard Kent Book is licensed to practice in Colorado (license number 31834) 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 1164579199.

Contact Information

Mr Richard Kent Book, DO
2317 San Juan Ave,
Lajunta, CO 81050
(719) 383-2325
(719) 383-2327

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Physician's Profile

Full NameMr Richard Kent Book
GenderMale
SpecialityFamily Practice
Experience33 Years
Location2317 San Juan Ave, Lajunta, Colorado
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:
  • Mr Richard Kent Book graduated from medical school in 1991
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1164579199
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 01/04/2007
  • Last Update Date: 09/23/2020
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 4284686064
  • Enrollment ID: I20050224000372

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Mr Richard Kent Book such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1164579199NPI-NPPES
01318344MedicaidCO

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207Q00000XFamily Medicine 31834 (Colorado)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Prowers Medical CenterLamar, COHospital
Arkansas Valley Regional Medical CenterLa junta, COHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Prowers County Hospital District448656850820

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. Mr Richard Kent Book allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameProwers County Hospital District
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1821052929
PECOS PAC ID: 4486568508
Enrollment ID: O20031113000509
Entity NameArkansas Valley Family Practice Llc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1497938351
PECOS PAC ID: 2365418696
Enrollment ID: O20040908000419

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. Mr Richard Kent Book 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
Mr Richard Kent Book, DO
2317 San Juan Ave,
Lajunta, CO 81050

Ph: (719) 383-2325
Mr Richard Kent Book, DO
2317 San Juan Ave,
Lajunta, CO 81050

Ph: (719) 383-2325

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