Dr Merrell Kauwe, DPM - Medicare Podiatrist in Billings, MT

Dr Merrell Kauwe, DPM is a medicare enrolled "Podiatrist - Foot & Ankle Surgery" provider in Billings, Montana. He graduated from medical school in 2014 and has 10 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Podiatry. He is a member of the group practice Rimrock Podiatry Pllc and his current practice location is 1690 Rimrock Rd Ste L, Billings, Montana. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (406) 256-0077.

Dr Merrell Kauwe is licensed to practice in Montana (license number 53380) 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 1154737344.

Contact Information

Dr Merrell Kauwe, DPM
1690 Rimrock Rd Ste L,
Billings, MT 59102-0700
(406) 256-0077
(406) 256-3069

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Merrell Kauwe
GenderMale
SpecialityPodiatry
Experience10 Years
Location1690 Rimrock Rd Ste L, Billings, Montana
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 Merrell Kauwe graduated from medical school in 2014
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1154737344
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/08/2014
  • Last Update Date: 07/21/2022
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 4385912856
  • Enrollment ID: I20170626001165

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Merrell Kauwe such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1154737344NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
213ES0103XPodiatrist - Foot & Ankle Surgery 073986 (Iowa)Secondary
213ES0103XPodiatrist - Foot & Ankle Surgery 53380 (Montana)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
St Vincent HealthcareBillings, MTHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Rimrock Podiatry Pllc57997772643

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 Merrell Kauwe allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NameRimrock Podiatry Pllc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1336274216
PECOS PAC ID: 5799777264
Enrollment ID: O20040402000568

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 Merrell Kauwe 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 Merrell Kauwe, DPM
1690 Rimrock Rd Ste L,
Billings, MT 59102-0700

Ph: (406) 256-0077
Dr Merrell Kauwe, DPM
1690 Rimrock Rd Ste L,
Billings, MT 59102-0700

Ph: (406) 256-0077

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