Peter E Krims, MD - Medicare Gastroenterology in Acton, MA

Peter E Krims, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology" physician in Acton, Massachusetts. He went to Boston University School Of Medicine and graduated in 1982 and has 42 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Gastroenterology. He is a member of the group practice Middlesex Gastroenterolgy Pc and his current practice location is 45b Discovery Way, Acton, Massachusetts. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (978) 429-2010.

Peter E Krims is licensed to practice in Massachusetts (license number 52553) 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 1962400366.

Contact Information

Peter E Krims, MD
45b Discovery Way,
Acton, MA 01720-4482
(978) 429-2010
(978) 264-1936

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Physician's Profile

Full NamePeter E Krims
GenderMale
SpecialityGastroenterology
Experience42 Years
Location45b Discovery Way, Acton, Massachusetts
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:
  • Peter E Krims attended and graduated from Boston University School Of Medicine in 1982
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1962400366
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/09/2005
  • Last Update Date: 08/15/2012
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 0941190631
  • Enrollment ID: I20040511000212

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Peter E Krims such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1962400366NPI-NPPES
3036864MedicaidMA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207RG0100XInternal Medicine - Gastroenterology 52553 (Massachusetts)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Emerson Hospital -W concord, MAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Middlesex Gastroenterolgy Pc680081956612

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. Peter E Krims allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameMiddlesex Gastroenterolgy Pc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1992845911
PECOS PAC ID: 6800819566
Enrollment ID: O20060109000379

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. Peter E Krims 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
Peter E Krims, MD
45b Discovery Way,
Acton, MA 01720-4482

Ph: (978) 429-2010
Peter E Krims, MD
45b Discovery Way,
Acton, MA 01720-4482

Ph: (978) 429-2010

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