Dr Ferdinand Otto Kussel, DPM - Medicare Podiatrist in Clearwater, FL

Dr Ferdinand Otto Kussel, DPM is a medicare enrolled "Podiatrist" provider in Clearwater, Florida. He went to William M. Scholl College Of Podiatric Medicine and graduated in 1994 and has 30 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Podiatry. He is a member of the group practice Kussel And Associates and his current practice location is 2378 Sunset Point Rd., Clearwater, Florida. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (727) 797-5007.

Dr Ferdinand Otto Kussel is licensed to practice in Florida (license number PO0002632) 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 1255319133.

Contact Information

Dr Ferdinand Otto Kussel, DPM
2378 Sunset Point Rd.,
Clearwater, FL 33765
(727) 797-5007
(727) 725-9737

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Ferdinand Otto Kussel
GenderMale
SpecialityPodiatry
Experience30 Years
Location2378 Sunset Point Rd., Clearwater, 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:
  • Dr Ferdinand Otto Kussel attended and graduated from William M. Scholl College Of Podiatric Medicine in 1994
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1255319133
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 01/02/2006
  • Last Update Date: 09/28/2011
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 5890861314
  • Enrollment ID: I20080908000403

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Ferdinand Otto Kussel such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1255319133NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
213E00000XPodiatrist PO2632 (Florida)Secondary
213E00000XPodiatrist PO0002632 (Florida)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Kussel And Associates51938916045

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. Dr Ferdinand Otto Kussel allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NameKussel & Associates
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1679741920
PECOS PAC ID: 5193891604
Enrollment ID: O20080908000271

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. Dr Ferdinand Otto Kussel 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
Dr Ferdinand Otto Kussel, DPM
2378 Sunset Point Rd.,
Clearwater, FL 33765

Ph: (727) 797-5007
Dr Ferdinand Otto Kussel, DPM
2378 Sunset Point Rd.,
Clearwater, FL 33765

Ph: (727) 797-5007

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