Robert M Block, MD - Medicare Otolaryngology in Salinas, CA

Robert M Block, MD is a medicare enrolled "Otolaryngology" physician in Salinas, California. He graduated from medical school in 1987 and has 37 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Otolaryngology. He is a member of the group practice Central Coast Head And Neck Surgeons A M C Inc and his current practice location is 1095 Los Palos Drive, Salinas, California. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (831) 775-0205.

Robert M Block is licensed to practice in California (license number G64896) 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 1477627669.

Contact Information

Robert M Block, MD
1095 Los Palos Drive,
Salinas, CA 93901-3916
(831) 775-0205
(831) 775-0206

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Physician's Profile

Full NameRobert M Block
GenderMale
SpecialityOtolaryngology
Experience37 Years
Location1095 Los Palos Drive, Salinas, California
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 M Block graduated from medical school in 1987
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1477627669
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 11/20/2006
  • Last Update Date: 10/04/2007
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 9436220555
  • Enrollment ID: I20080618000243

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Robert M Block such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1477627669NPI-NPPES
00G648960MedicaidCA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207Y00000XOtolaryngology G64896 (California)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Salinas Valley Memorial HospitalSalinas, CAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Central Coast Head And Neck Surgeons A M C Inc892108616613

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 M Block allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameCentral Coast Head & Neck Surgeons A M C Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1255405460
PECOS PAC ID: 8921086166
Enrollment ID: O20050502000942

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 M Block 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 M Block, MD
1095 Los Palos Drive,
Salinas, CA 93901-3916

Ph: (831) 775-0205
Robert M Block, MD
1095 Los Palos Drive,
Salinas, CA 93901-3916

Ph: (831) 775-0205

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