Samuel Lentz, MD - Medicare Obstetrics/gynecology in Winston Salem, NC

Samuel Lentz, MD is a medicare enrolled "Obstetrics & Gynecology - Gynecologic Oncology" physician in Winston Salem, North Carolina. He went to Wake Forest University School Of Medicine and graduated in 1978 and has 46 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Obstetrics/gynecology. He is a member of the group practice Wake Forest University Health Sciences and his current practice location is 500 Shepherd St, Winston Salem, North Carolina. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (336) 716-2255.

Samuel Lentz is licensed to practice in North Carolina (license number 23857) 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 1154306702.

Contact Information

Samuel Lentz, MD
500 Shepherd St,
Winston Salem, NC 27103-1633
(336) 716-2255
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Physician's Profile

Full NameSamuel Lentz
GenderMale
SpecialityObstetrics/gynecology
Experience46 Years
Location500 Shepherd St, Winston Salem, North Carolina
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:
  • Samuel Lentz attended and graduated from Wake Forest University School Of Medicine in 1978
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1154306702
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 12/07/2005
  • Last Update Date: 08/05/2010
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 1951493691
  • Enrollment ID: I20070824000830

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Samuel Lentz such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1154306702NPI-NPPES
4111925OtherAETNA
Q23857MedicaidSC
134EROtherNCBCBS
6258212MedicaidVA
220636000MedicaidWV
E3697OtherNCMEDCOST
833OtherNCPARTNERS
89134ERMedicaidNC

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207V00000XObstetrics & Gynecology 23857 (North Carolina)Secondary
207VX0201XObstetrics & Gynecology - Gynecologic Oncology 23857 (North Carolina)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
North Carolina Baptist HospitalWinston-salem, NCHospital
Catawba Valley Medical CenterHickory, NCHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Wake Forest University Health Sciences44865649522048

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. Samuel Lentz allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameWake Forest University Health Sciences
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1003803032
PECOS PAC ID: 4486564952
Enrollment ID: O20031105000436

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. Samuel Lentz 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
Samuel Lentz, MD
Po Box 344,
Winston Salem, NC 27102-0344

Ph: (336) 716-2255
Samuel Lentz, MD
500 Shepherd St,
Winston Salem, NC 27103-1633

Ph: (336) 716-2255

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