Rafael J Sierra, MD - Medicare Orthopedic Surgery in Rochester, MN

Rafael J Sierra, MD is a medicare enrolled "Orthopaedic Surgery" physician in Rochester, Minnesota. He graduated from medical school in 1996 and has 28 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Orthopedic Surgery. He is a member of the group practice Mayo Clinic and his current practice location is 200 1st St Sw, Rochester, Minnesota. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (507) 284-2511.

Rafael J Sierra is licensed to practice in Minnesota (license number 45300) 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 1801875901.

Contact Information

Rafael J Sierra, MD
200 1st St Sw,
Rochester, MN 55905-0001
(507) 284-2511
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Physician's Profile

Full NameRafael J Sierra
GenderMale
SpecialityOrthopedic Surgery
Experience28 Years
Location200 1st St Sw, Rochester, 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:
  • Rafael J Sierra graduated from medical school in 1996
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1801875901
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 01/17/2006
  • Last Update Date: 08/20/2020
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 9638212970
  • Enrollment ID: I20100208000781

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Rafael J Sierra such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1801875901NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207X00000XOrthopaedic Surgery 45300 (Minnesota)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Mayo Clinic Hospital RochesterRochester, MNHospital
Mayo Clinic Health System-franciscan Medical Center IncLa crosse, WIHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Mayo Clinic65077782554266

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. Rafael J Sierra allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameMayo Clinic
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1922074434
PECOS PAC ID: 6507778255
Enrollment ID: O20031103000285

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. Rafael J Sierra 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
Rafael J Sierra, MD
200 1st St Sw,
Rochester, MN 55905-0001

Ph: (507) 284-2511
Rafael J Sierra, MD
200 1st St Sw,
Rochester, MN 55905-0001

Ph: (507) 284-2511

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