Peter R Ataro, MD - Medicare Hospitalist in Brainerd, MN

Peter R Ataro, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine" physician in Brainerd, Minnesota. He graduated from medical school in 1995 and has 29 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Hospitalist. He is a member of the group practice Allina Health System and his current practice location is 523 N 3rd St, Brainerd, Minnesota. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (218) 829-2861.

Peter R Ataro is licensed to practice in Minnesota (license number 60659) 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 1306050067.

Contact Information

Peter R Ataro, MD
523 N 3rd St,
Brainerd, MN 56401-3054
(218) 829-2861
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Physician's Profile

Full NamePeter R Ataro
GenderMale
SpecialityHospitalist
Experience29 Years
Location523 N 3rd St, Brainerd, Minnesota
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 R Ataro graduated from medical school in 1995
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1306050067
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 05/10/2007
  • Last Update Date: 09/16/2024
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 6305019845
  • Enrollment ID: I20160624000646

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Peter R Ataro such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1306050067NPI-NPPES
00904819MedicaidMS

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
208M00000XHospitalist 60659 (Minnesota)Secondary
207R00000XInternal Medicine 60659 (Minnesota)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Mercy HospitalCoon rapids, MNHospital
Buffalo HospitalBuffalo, MNHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Allina Health System45875736133101

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 R Ataro allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameAllina Health System
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1295272342
PECOS PAC ID: 4587573613
Enrollment ID: O20040319000460

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 R Ataro 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 R Ataro, MD
523 N 3rd St,
Brainerd, MN 56401-3054

Ph: (218) 829-2861
Peter R Ataro, MD
523 N 3rd St,
Brainerd, MN 56401-3054

Ph: (218) 829-2861

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