Robert L Patz, MD - Medicare Orthopedic Surgery in Norwood, MA

Robert L Patz, MD is a medicare enrolled "Orthopaedic Surgery - Sports Medicine" physician in Norwood, Massachusetts. He went to Tufts University School Of Medicine and graduated in 1991 and has 33 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Orthopedic Surgery. He is a member of the group practice Orthopaedic Specialists Of Massachusetts Pc, Orthopaedic Specialists Of Massachusetts Llc and his current practice location is 825 Washington St, Suite 260, Norwood, Massachusetts. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (781) 769-6720.

Robert L Patz is licensed to practice in Massachusetts (license number 156936) 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 1215926506.

Contact Information

Robert L Patz, MD
825 Washington St, Suite 260,
Norwood, MA 02062-3441
(781) 769-6720
(781) 769-0691

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Physician's Profile

Full NameRobert L Patz
GenderMale
SpecialityOrthopedic Surgery
Experience33 Years
Location825 Washington St, Norwood, Massachusetts
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 L Patz attended and graduated from Tufts University School Of Medicine in 1991
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1215926506
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 10/19/2005
  • Last Update Date: 04/11/2013
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 6002825767
  • Enrollment ID: I20060410000022

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Robert L Patz such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1215926506NPI-NPPES
3205797MedicaidMA
J19602OtherMABCBS
171439OtherMAHPHC
796968OtherMATUFTS

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207XX0005XOrthopaedic Surgery - Sports Medicine 156936 (Massachusetts)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital - MiltonMilton, MAHospital
Norwood HospitalNorwood, MAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Orthopaedic Specialists Of Massachusetts Pc02443285817
Orthopaedic Specialists Of Massachusetts Llc40829319025

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 L Patz allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameOrthopaedic Specialists Of Massachusetts Pc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1104815489
PECOS PAC ID: 0244328581
Enrollment ID: O20071120000194
Entity NameOrthopaedic Specialists Of Massachusetts Llc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1639413818
PECOS PAC ID: 4082931902
Enrollment ID: O20150402000155

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 L Patz 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 L Patz, MD
825 Washington St, Suite 260,
Norwood, MA 02062-3441

Ph: (781) 769-6720
Robert L Patz, MD
825 Washington St, Suite 260,
Norwood, MA 02062-3441

Ph: (781) 769-6720

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