Richard A Wathne, MD - Medicare Orthopedic Surgery in Pocatello, ID

Richard A Wathne, MD is a medicare enrolled "Orthopaedic Surgery - Sports Medicine" physician in Pocatello, Idaho. He went to Rutgers New Jersey Medical School and graduated in 1989 and has 35 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Orthopedic Surgery. He is a member of the group practice Pocatello Health Services Llc and his current practice location is 2240 E Center St, Pocatello, Idaho. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (208) 233-2100.

Richard A Wathne is licensed to practice in Idaho (license number M6663) 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 1033296330.

Contact Information

Richard A Wathne, MD
2240 E Center St,
Pocatello, ID 83201-2600
(208) 233-2100
(208) 233-3146

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Physician's Profile

Full NameRichard A Wathne
GenderMale
SpecialityOrthopedic Surgery
Experience35 Years
Location2240 E Center St, Pocatello, Idaho
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:
  • Richard A Wathne attended and graduated from Rutgers New Jersey Medical School in 1989
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1033296330
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 11/01/2006
  • Last Update Date: 09/07/2021
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 2860397890
  • Enrollment ID: I20051220000197

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Richard A Wathne such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1033296330NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207XX0005XOrthopaedic Surgery - Sports Medicine M6663 (Idaho)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Heritage Home HealthPocatello, IDHome health agency
Encompass Health Home Health Of Eastern IdahoIdaho falls, IDHome health agency
Portneuf Medical CenterPocatello, IDHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Pocatello Health Services Llc6608927637153

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. Richard A Wathne allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameRichard A Wathne, Md Pa
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1023146057
PECOS PAC ID: 6305867425
Enrollment ID: O20051215000829
Entity NamePocatello Health Services Llc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1689802852
PECOS PAC ID: 6608927637
Enrollment ID: O20090701000646

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. Richard A Wathne 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
Richard A Wathne, MD
2240 E Center St,
Pocatello, ID 83201-2600

Ph: (208) 233-2100
Richard A Wathne, MD
2240 E Center St,
Pocatello, ID 83201-2600

Ph: (208) 233-2100

Reviews and Comments


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