Seth G Kates, MD - Medicare Dermatology in Worcester, MA

Seth G Kates, MD is a medicare enrolled "Dermatology" physician in Worcester, Massachusetts. He went to Perelman School Of Med At The University Of Pennsylvania and graduated in 1988 and has 36 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Dermatology. He is a member of the group practice Chelmsford Dermatology Pc, Worcester Dermatology Associates, P.c. and his current practice location is 100 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Worcester, Massachusetts. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (508) 754-3823.

Seth G Kates is licensed to practice in Massachusetts (license number 75849) 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 1760473557.

Contact Information

Seth G Kates, MD
100 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.,
Worcester, MA 01608-1209
(508) 754-3823
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Physician's Profile

Full NameSeth G Kates
GenderMale
SpecialityDermatology
Experience36 Years
Location100 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Worcester, 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:
  • Seth G Kates attended and graduated from Perelman School Of Med At The University Of Pennsylvania in 1988
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1760473557
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 11/02/2005
  • Last Update Date: 07/21/2011
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 0840249611
  • Enrollment ID: I20050119000412

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Seth G Kates such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1760473557NPI-NPPES
3104613MedicaidMA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207N00000XDermatology 75849 (Massachusetts)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Chelmsford Dermatology Pc08402666074
Worcester Dermatology Associates, P.c.45876133694

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. Seth G Kates allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameChelmsford Dermatology Pc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1669463493
PECOS PAC ID: 0840266607
Enrollment ID: O20040903000065
Entity NameWorcester Dermatology Associates, P.c.
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1144211681
PECOS PAC ID: 4587613369
Enrollment ID: O20050119000486

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. Seth G Kates 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
Seth G Kates, MD
100 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.,
Worcester, MA 01608-1209

Ph: (508) 754-3823
Seth G Kates, MD
100 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.,
Worcester, MA 01608-1209

Ph: (508) 754-3823

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