Robert Jason Caughey, MD - Medicare Otolaryngology in Altoona, PA

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Robert Jason Caughey, MD is a medicare enrolled "Otolaryngology" physician in Altoona, Pennsylvania. He went to University Of Pittsburgh School Of Medicine and graduated in 2002 and has 22 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Otolaryngology. He is a member of the group practice Ear Nose And Throat Associates Of Central Pa Pc and his current practice location is 3341 Beale Ave, Altoona, Pennsylvania. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (814) 944-5357.

Robert Jason Caughey is licensed to practice in Pennsylvania (license number MD430275) 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 1265503197.

Contact Information

Robert Jason Caughey, MD
3341 Beale Ave,
Altoona, PA 16601-1549
(814) 944-5357
(814) 946-8017

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Physician's Profile

Full NameRobert Jason Caughey
GenderMale
SpecialityOtolaryngology
Experience22 Years
Location3341 Beale Ave, Altoona, Pennsylvania
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:
  • Robert Jason Caughey attended and graduated from University Of Pittsburgh School Of Medicine in 2002
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1265503197
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 11/13/2006
  • Last Update Date: 08/27/2012
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 8426157736
  • Enrollment ID: I20070719000045

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Robert Jason Caughey such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1265503197NPI-NPPES
1019045700001MedicaidPA
CA1956813OtherBLUE SHIELD
P00400431OtherPAMEDICARE RAILROAD
MD430275OtherPASTATE LICENSE

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207Y00000XOtolaryngology MD430275 (Pennsylvania)Primary
207YX0007XOtolaryngology - Plastic Surgery Within The Head & Neck MD430275 (Pennsylvania)Secondary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Upmc AltoonaAltoona, PAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Ear Nose And Throat Associates Of Central Pa Pc32748320274

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. Robert Jason Caughey allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameEar Nose And Throat Associates Of Central Pa Pc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1053345397
PECOS PAC ID: 3274832027
Enrollment ID: O20160428001059

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. Robert Jason Caughey 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
Robert Jason Caughey, MD
3341 Beale Ave,
Altoona, PA 16601-1549

Ph: (814) 944-5357		Robert Jason Caughey, MD
3341 Beale Ave,
Altoona, PA 16601-1549

Ph: (814) 944-5357

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