Theodore J Hovick Jr, MD - Medicare Obstetrics/gynecology in Altoona, PA

Theodore J Hovick Jr, MD is a medicare enrolled "Obstetrics & Gynecology" physician in Altoona, Pennsylvania. He went to Pennsylvania State University College Of Medicine and graduated in 1985 and has 39 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Obstetrics/gynecology. He is a member of the group practice University Of Pittsburgh Physicians and his current practice location is 2918 6th Ave, Altoona, Pennsylvania. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (814) 889-2626.

Theodore J Hovick Jr is licensed to practice in Pennsylvania (license number MD064017L) 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 1255395786.

Contact Information

Theodore J Hovick Jr, MD
2918 6th Ave,
Altoona, PA 16602-1917
(814) 889-2626
(814) 889-3197

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Physician's Profile

Full NameTheodore J Hovick Jr
GenderMale
SpecialityObstetrics/gynecology
Experience39 Years
Location2918 6th Ave, Altoona, Pennsylvania
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:
  • Theodore J Hovick Jr attended and graduated from Pennsylvania State University College Of Medicine in 1985
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1255395786
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 04/13/2006
  • Last Update Date: 07/28/2021
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 7719927029
  • Enrollment ID: I20050505000996

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Theodore J Hovick Jr such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1255395786NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207V00000XObstetrics & Gynecology MD064017L (Pennsylvania)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Upmc AltoonaAltoona, PAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
University Of Pittsburgh Physicians87299902393735

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. Theodore J Hovick Jr allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameUniversity Of Pittsburgh Physicians
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1619935004
PECOS PAC ID: 8729990239
Enrollment ID: O20040308000883

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. Theodore J Hovick Jr 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
Theodore J Hovick Jr, MD
2 Hot Metal St Ste N357,
Pittsburgh, PA 15203-2348

Ph: (412) 432-5868
Theodore J Hovick Jr, MD
2918 6th Ave,
Altoona, PA 16602-1917

Ph: (814) 889-2626

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