Stephen Cobert, MD - Medicare Otolaryngology in Covington, WA

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Stephen Cobert, MD is a medicare enrolled "Otolaryngology" physician in Covington, Washington. He went to Baylor College Of Medicine and graduated in 1988 and has 36 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Otolaryngology. He is a member of the group practice Multicare Health System and his current practice location is 17700 Se 272nd St, Covington, Washington. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (253) 372-7115.

Stephen Cobert is licensed to practice in Washington (license number MD00031718) 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 1467478750.

Contact Information

Stephen Cobert, MD
17700 Se 272nd St,
Covington, WA 98042-4951
(253) 372-7115
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Physician's Profile

Full NameStephen Cobert
GenderMale
SpecialityOtolaryngology
Experience36 Years
Location17700 Se 272nd St, Covington, Washington
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:
  • Stephen Cobert attended and graduated from Baylor College Of Medicine in 1988
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1467478750
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/14/2006
  • Last Update Date: 12/08/2011
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 0749319218
  • Enrollment ID: I20100520000819

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Stephen Cobert such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1467478750NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207Y00000XOtolaryngology MD00031718 (Washington)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Multicare Covington Medical CenterCovington, WAHospital
Multicare Auburn Medical CenterAuburn, WAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Multicare Health System77198998971689

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. Stephen Cobert allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameMulticare Health System
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1497766638
PECOS PAC ID: 7719899897
Enrollment ID: O20031105000760

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. Stephen Cobert 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
Stephen Cobert, MD
315 Martin Luther King Jr Way,
Tacoma, WA 98405-4234

Ph: (253) 372-7115		Stephen Cobert, MD
17700 Se 272nd St,
Covington, WA 98042-4951

Ph: (253) 372-7115

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Practice Location: 17700 Se 272nd St, Covington, WA 98042
Phone: 253-372-7115    

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