Steven M Kappler, MD - Medicare Gastroenterology in Port St Lucie, FL

Steven M Kappler, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology" physician in Port St Lucie, Florida. He went to Tufts University School Of Medicine and graduated in 2003 and has 21 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Gastroenterology. He is a member of the group practice Martin Memorial Physicians Corporation Inc and his current practice location is 1651 Se Tiffany Ave, Port St Lucie, Florida. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (772) 398-1800.

Steven M Kappler is licensed to practice in Florida (license number ME123664) 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 1265490163.

Contact Information

Steven M Kappler, MD
1651 Se Tiffany Ave,
Port St Lucie, FL 34952-7564
(772) 398-1800
(772) 398-1815

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Physician's Profile

Full NameSteven M Kappler
GenderMale
SpecialityGastroenterology
Experience21 Years
Location1651 Se Tiffany Ave, Port St Lucie, Florida
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:
  • Steven M Kappler attended and graduated from Tufts University School Of Medicine in 2003
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1265490163
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 05/02/2006
  • Last Update Date: 10/13/2020
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 5597791145
  • Enrollment ID: I20151008001476

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Steven M Kappler such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1265490163NPI-NPPES
150ZWOtherFLFLORIDA BLUE
015409600MedicaidFL

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207RG0100XInternal Medicine - Gastroenterology ME123664 (Florida)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Cleveland Clinic Martin North HospitalStuart, FLHospital
Cleveland ClinicCleveland, OHHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Martin Memorial Physicians Corporation Inc7315833555377

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. Steven M Kappler allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameMartin Memorial Physicians Corporation Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1578505228
PECOS PAC ID: 7315833555
Enrollment ID: O20040225000440

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. Steven M Kappler 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
Steven M Kappler, MD
Po Box 417,
Stuart, FL 34995-0417

Ph: (772) 223-2832
Steven M Kappler, MD
1651 Se Tiffany Ave,
Port St Lucie, FL 34952-7564

Ph: (772) 398-1800

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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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