Ruth Ann Zent, MD - Medicare Family Practice in Kotzebue, AK

Ruth Ann Zent, MD is a medicare enrolled "Family Medicine" physician in Kotzebue, Alaska. She went to Indiana University School Of Medicine and graduated in 1989 and has 35 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Family Practice. She is a member of the group practice Maniilaq Association and her current practice location is 436 5th Ave & Ted Stevens Way, Kotzebue, Alaska. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (907) 442-7148.

Ruth Ann Zent is licensed to practice in Alaska (license number 2937) 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 1962430306.

Contact Information

Ruth Ann Zent, MD
436 5th Ave & Ted Stevens Way,
Kotzebue, AK 99752
(907) 442-7148
(907) 442-7306

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Physician's Profile

Full NameRuth Ann Zent
GenderFemale
SpecialityFamily Practice
Experience35 Years
Location436 5th Ave & Ted Stevens Way, Kotzebue, Alaska
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:
  • Ruth Ann Zent attended and graduated from Indiana University School Of Medicine in 1989
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1962430306
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/28/2006
  • Last Update Date: 03/02/2017
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 4981859386
  • Enrollment ID: I20130311000435

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Ruth Ann Zent such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1962430306NPI-NPPES
MD66493MedicaidAK

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207Q00000XFamily Medicine 2937 (Alaska)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Maniilaq Health CenterKotzebue, AKHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Maniilaq Association610388179216

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. Ruth Ann Zent allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Entity NameManiilaq Association
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1861698805
PECOS PAC ID: 6103881792
Enrollment ID: O20041123000372

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. Ruth Ann Zent 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
Ruth Ann Zent, MD
Po Box 43,
Kotzebue, AK 99752-0043

Ph: (907) 442-3321
Ruth Ann Zent, MD
436 5th Ave & Ted Stevens Way,
Kotzebue, AK 99752

Ph: (907) 442-7148

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Amelia Stutman,
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Kathryn Buffey, D.O.
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Phone: 907-442-7442    Fax: 907-442-7013

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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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