Stephen M Platt, MD - Medicare Family Practice in Chester, IL

Stephen M Platt, MD is a medicare enrolled "Family Medicine" physician in Chester, Illinois. He went to University Of Illinois College Of Med (chi/peor/rock/chm-urb) and graduated in 1974 and has 50 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Family Practice. He is a member of the group practice Memorial Hospital and his current practice location is 2319 Old Plank Rd, Chester, Illinois. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (618) 826-2388.

Stephen M Platt is licensed to practice in Illinois (license number 036.051292) 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 1720053077.

Contact Information

Stephen M Platt, MD
2319 Old Plank Rd,
Chester, IL 62233-1153
(618) 826-2388
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Physician's Profile

Full NameStephen M Platt
GenderMale
SpecialityFamily Practice
Experience50 Years
Location2319 Old Plank Rd, Chester, Illinois
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 M Platt attended and graduated from University Of Illinois College Of Med (chi/peor/rock/chm-urb) in 1974
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1720053077
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 02/21/2006
  • Last Update Date: 04/22/2021
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 8224180914
  • Enrollment ID: I20100216000494

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Stephen M Platt such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1720053077NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207P00000XEmergency Medicine 036051292 (Illinois)Secondary
207Q00000XFamily Medicine 036.051292 (Illinois)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Memorial HospitalChester, ILHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Memorial Hospital529464937218

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 M Platt allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameMemorial Hospital
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1851390132
PECOS PAC ID: 5294649372
Enrollment ID: O20031113000382

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 M Platt 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 M Platt, MD
2319 Old Plank Road,
Chester, IL 62233

Ph: (618) 826-2388
Stephen M Platt, MD
2319 Old Plank Rd,
Chester, IL 62233-1153

Ph: (618) 826-2388

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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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