Scott J Purintun, MD - Medicare Internal Medicine in Britton, SD

Scott J Purintun, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine" physician in Britton, South Dakota. He went to Sanford School Of Medicine Of University Of South Dakota and graduated in 1984 and has 40 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Internal Medicine. He is a member of the group practice Marshall County Memorial Hospital and his current practice location is 413 9th St, Britton, South Dakota. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (605) 448-5953.

Scott J Purintun is licensed to practice in South Dakota (license number 1679) 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 1205983756.

Contact Information

Scott J Purintun, MD
413 9th St,
Britton, SD 57430-2274
(605) 448-5953
(605) 448-2304

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Physician's Profile

Full NameScott J Purintun
GenderMale
SpecialityInternal Medicine
Experience40 Years
Location413 9th St, Britton, South Dakota
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:
  • Scott J Purintun attended and graduated from Sanford School Of Medicine Of University Of South Dakota in 1984
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1205983756
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 01/05/2007
  • Last Update Date: 04/29/2008
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 7719003938
  • Enrollment ID: I20100924001156

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Scott J Purintun such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1205983756NPI-NPPES
0007314OtherSDWELLMARK BC/BS OF SD
1679OtherSDDAKOTACARE
6001562MedicaidSD

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207R00000XInternal Medicine 1679 (South Dakota)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Avera At HomeAberdeen, SDHospice
Marshall County Healthcare Center - CahBritton, SDHospital
Avera St LukesAberdeen, SDHospital
Sanford Hospital Webster - CahWebster, SDHospital
Wheatcrest Hills Healthcare CenterBritton, SDNursing home
Sun Dial ManorBristol, SDNursing home

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Marshall County Memorial Hospital26685672157

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. Scott J Purintun allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameMarshall County Memorial Hospital
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1902280837
PECOS PAC ID: 2668567215
Enrollment ID: O20151231002019

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. Scott J Purintun 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
Scott J Purintun, MD
413 9th St, Po Box N,
Britton, SD 57430-2274

Ph: (605) 448-5953
Scott J Purintun, MD
413 9th St,
Britton, SD 57430-2274

Ph: (605) 448-5953

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Internal Medicine Doctors in Britton, SD


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