Dr John Michael Gaetano, DPM FACFAS - Medicare Podiatrist in Waterford, CT

Dr John Michael Gaetano, DPM FACFAS is a medicare enrolled "Podiatrist - Foot & Ankle Surgery" provider in Waterford, Connecticut. He went to Kent State University College Of Podiatric Medicine and graduated in 1995 and has 29 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Podiatry. His current practice location is 914 Hartford Turnpike, Waterford, Connecticut. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (860) 443-3838.

Dr John Michael Gaetano is licensed to practice in Connecticut (license number 000645) 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 1457331357.

Contact Information

Dr John Michael Gaetano, DPM FACFAS
914 Hartford Turnpike,
Waterford, CT 06385
(860) 443-3838
(860) 443-3839

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr John Michael Gaetano
GenderMale
SpecialityPodiatry
Experience29 Years
Location914 Hartford Turnpike, Waterford, Connecticut
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 John Michael Gaetano attended and graduated from Kent State University College Of Podiatric Medicine in 1995
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1457331357
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 01/18/2006
  • Last Update Date: 05/20/2010
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 7810953676
  • Enrollment ID: I20041203000712

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr John Michael Gaetano such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1457331357NPI-NPPES
3V2049OtherCTHEALTHNET
645000OtherCTCONNECTICARE
7718016OtherAETNA
030000645CT03OtherCTANTHEM

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
213ES0103XPodiatrist - Foot & Ankle Surgery 000645 (Connecticut)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Lawrence & Memorial HospitalNew london, CTHospital

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 John Michael Gaetano allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NameAllegheny Foot & Ankle Center, Llc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1194901504
PECOS PAC ID: 5092892786
Enrollment ID: O20080404000487

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 John Michael Gaetano 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 John Michael Gaetano, DPM FACFAS
914 Hartford Turnpike,
Waterford, CT 06385

Ph: (860) 443-3838
Dr John Michael Gaetano, DPM FACFAS
914 Hartford Turnpike,
Waterford, CT 06385

Ph: (860) 443-3838

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