Renee Palta, DO - Medicare Gastroenterology in Whittier, CA

Renee Palta, DO is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology" physician in Whittier, California. She graduated from medical school in 2006 and has 18 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Gastroenterology. She is a member of the group practice Pih Health Physicians and her current practice location is 15141 Whittier Blvd, Suite #260, Whittier, California. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (562) 698-0306.

Renee Palta is licensed to practice in California (license number 20A10322) and she also participates in the medicare program. She accepts medicare assignments (which means she accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and her NPI Number is 1497910251.

Contact Information

Renee Palta, DO
15141 Whittier Blvd, Suite #260,
Whittier, CA 90603-2135
(562) 698-0306
(562) 693-7016

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Physician's Profile

Full NameRenee Palta
GenderFemale
SpecialityGastroenterology
Experience18 Years
Location15141 Whittier Blvd, Whittier, California
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. She accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Renee Palta graduated from medical school in 2006
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1497910251
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/22/2008
  • Last Update Date: 03/13/2014
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 9830236884
  • Enrollment ID: I20091022000702

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Renee Palta such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1497910251NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207RG0100XInternal Medicine - Gastroenterology 20A10322 (California)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Pih Health Hospital-whittierWhittier, CAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Pih Health Physicians8426951328445

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. Renee Palta allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Entity NamePih Health Physicians
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1609233899
PECOS PAC ID: 8426951328
Enrollment ID: O20040128001177

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. Renee Palta 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
Renee Palta, DO
12291 Washington Blvd, Suite #201,
Whittier, CA 90606-2500

Ph: (562) 698-0306
Renee Palta, DO
15141 Whittier Blvd, Suite #260,
Whittier, CA 90603-2135

Ph: (562) 698-0306

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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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