Nicholas Michael Varvarelis, DO - Medicare Nephrology in Palmerton, PA

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Nicholas Michael Varvarelis, DO is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Nephrology" physician in Palmerton, Pennsylvania. He went to Philadelphia College Of Osteopathic Medicine and graduated in 2006 and has 18 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Nephrology. He is a member of the group practice St Luke's Physician Group Inc, Gslpg, Inc and his current practice location is 218-a Delaware Avenue, Palmerton, Pennsylvania. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (610) 826-6353.

Nicholas Michael Varvarelis is licensed to practice in Pennsylvania (license number OS014321) 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 1164603247.

Contact Information

Nicholas Michael Varvarelis, DO
218-a Delaware Avenue,
Palmerton, PA 18071
(610) 826-6353
(610) 826-6359

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Physician's Profile

Full NameNicholas Michael Varvarelis
GenderMale
SpecialityNephrology
Experience18 Years
Location218-a Delaware Avenue, Palmerton, 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:
  • Nicholas Michael Varvarelis attended and graduated from Philadelphia College Of Osteopathic Medicine in 2006
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1164603247
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 11/17/2007
  • Last Update Date: 06/07/2022
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 9335327378
  • Enrollment ID: I20110622000609

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Nicholas Michael Varvarelis such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1164603247NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207R00000XInternal Medicine OS014321 (Pennsylvania)Secondary
207RN0300XInternal Medicine - Nephrology OS014321 (Pennsylvania)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Fresenius Medical Care TamaquaTamaqua, PADialysis facility
St Luke's Miners Memorial HospitalCoaldale, PAHospital
St Luke's Hospital BethlehemBethlehem, PAHospital
Geisinger St. Luke's HospitalOrwigsburg, PAHospital
St Luke's Hospital - Monroe CampusStroudsburg, PAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
St Luke's Physician Group Inc67097983331727
Gslpg, Inc7810226875218

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. Nicholas Michael Varvarelis allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameSt Lukes Physician Group Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1700984622
PECOS PAC ID: 6709798333
Enrollment ID: O20040226000062
Entity NameGslpg, Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1366006702
PECOS PAC ID: 7810226875
Enrollment ID: O20190917001763

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. Nicholas Michael Varvarelis 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
Nicholas Michael Varvarelis, DO
218-a Delaware Avenue,
Palmerton, PA 18071

Ph: (610) 826-6353		Nicholas Michael Varvarelis, DO
218-a Delaware Avenue,
Palmerton, PA 18071

Ph: (610) 826-6353

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Medicare Assignment: Assignment means that your doctor, provider, or supplier agrees (or is required by law) to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services. Most doctors, providers, and suppliers accept assignment, but you should always check to make sure. Participating providers have signed an agreement to accept assignment for all Medicare-covered services.

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