Dr Francis A Kania, DPM - Medicare Podiatrist in Westchester, IL

Dr Francis A Kania, DPM is a medicare enrolled "Podiatrist" provider in Westchester, Illinois. He went to William M. Scholl College Of Podiatric Medicine and graduated in 1988 and has 36 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Podiatry. His current practice location is 1943 S Mannheim Rd, Westchester, Illinois. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (708) 352-3338.

Dr Francis A Kania is licensed to practice in Illinois (license number 016-004236) 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 1659368918.

Contact Information

Dr Francis A Kania, DPM
1943 S Mannheim Rd,
Westchester, IL 60154-4322
(708) 352-3338
(708) 352-9933

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Francis A Kania
GenderMale
SpecialityPodiatry
Experience36 Years
Location1943 S Mannheim Rd, Westchester, 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:
  • Dr Francis A Kania attended and graduated from William M. Scholl College Of Podiatric Medicine in 1988
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1659368918
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 10/03/2005
  • Last Update Date: 01/05/2016
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 1052408895
  • Enrollment ID: I20071026000178

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Francis A Kania such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1659368918NPI-NPPES
480006642OtherRRB PTAN NUMBER
016004236MedicaidIL

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
213E00000XPodiatrist 016-004236 (Illinois)Primary
332B00000XDurable Medical Equipment & Medical Supplies 016-004236 (Illinois)Secondary

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 Francis A Kania allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NamePodiatric Management Systems L L C
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1396968053
PECOS PAC ID: 7113002239
Enrollment ID: O20200302000010

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 Francis A Kania 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 Francis A Kania, DPM
1943 S Mannheim Rd,
Westchester, IL 60154-4322

Ph: (708) 352-3338
Dr Francis A Kania, DPM
1943 S Mannheim Rd,
Westchester, IL 60154-4322

Ph: (708) 352-3338

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