Paul Edward Schwaegler, MD - Medicare Orthopedic Surgery in Seattle, WA

Paul Edward Schwaegler, MD is a medicare enrolled "Orthopaedic Surgery - Orthopaedic Surgery Of The Spine" physician in Seattle, Washington. He went to Saint Louis University School Of Medicine and graduated in 1984 and has 40 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Orthopedic Surgery. His current practice location is 550 16th Ave Ste 404, Seattle, Washington. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (206) 322-1765.

Paul Edward Schwaegler is licensed to practice in Washington (license number MD00027530) 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 1447298021.

Contact Information

Paul Edward Schwaegler, MD
550 16th Ave Ste 404,
Seattle, WA 98122-5636
(206) 322-1765
(206) 322-1785

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Physician's Profile

Full NamePaul Edward Schwaegler
GenderMale
SpecialityOrthopedic Surgery
Experience40 Years
Location550 16th Ave Ste 404, Seattle, Washington
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:
  • Paul Edward Schwaegler attended and graduated from Saint Louis University School Of Medicine in 1984
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1447298021
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/03/2006
  • Last Update Date: 10/15/2008
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 8729972864
  • Enrollment ID: I20081124000051

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Paul Edward Schwaegler such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1447298021NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207XS0117XOrthopaedic Surgery - Orthopaedic Surgery Of The Spine MD00027530 (Washington)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Virginia Mason MemorialYakima, WAHospital

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. Paul Edward Schwaegler allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameSeattle Spine Institute, Pllc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1194974337
PECOS PAC ID: 5395805998
Enrollment ID: O20081126000299

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. Paul Edward Schwaegler 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
Paul Edward Schwaegler, MD
550 16th Ave Ste 404,
Seattle, WA 98122-5636

Ph: (206) 322-1765
Paul Edward Schwaegler, MD
550 16th Ave Ste 404,
Seattle, WA 98122-5636

Ph: (206) 322-1765

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