Bernie Ranchero, MD - Medicare Family Practice in Altamont, IL

Bernie Ranchero, MD is a medicare enrolled "Family Medicine" physician in Altamont, Illinois. He graduated from medical school in 2007 and has 17 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Family Practice. He is a member of the group practice Hshs Medical Group Inc and his current practice location is 5 E Cumberland Rd, Altamont, Illinois. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (618) 483-6131.

Bernie Ranchero is licensed to practice in Illinois (license number 036123915) 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 1568656445.

Contact Information

Bernie Ranchero, MD
5 E Cumberland Rd,
Altamont, IL 62411-1271
(618) 483-6131
Not Available



Physician's Profile

Full NameBernie Ranchero
GenderMale
SpecialityFamily Practice
Experience17 Years
Location5 E Cumberland Rd, Altamont, 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:
  • Bernie Ranchero graduated from medical school in 2007
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1568656445
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 09/04/2007
  • Last Update Date: 03/15/2022
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 4981743218
  • Enrollment ID: I20091130000405

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Bernie Ranchero such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1568656445NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207Q00000XFamily Medicine 2010025569 (Missouri)Secondary
390200000XStudent In An Organized Health Care Education/training Program 125053683 (Illinois)Secondary
207Q00000XFamily Medicine 036123915 (Illinois)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
St Anthonys Memorial HospitalEffingham, ILHospital
St Marys HospitalDecatur, ILHospital
Sarah Bush Lincoln Health CenterMattoon, ILHospital
St Johns HospitalSpringfield, ILHospital
Hilltop Skilled Nsg & RehabCharleston, ILNursing home

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. Bernie Ranchero allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameHshs Medical Group Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1962644807
PECOS PAC ID: 5092857821
Enrollment ID: O20100116000275

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Entity NameMedical Home Care Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1053047142
PECOS PAC ID: 1456713379
Enrollment ID: O20230809002471

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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. Bernie Ranchero 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
Bernie Ranchero, MD
5 E Cumberland Rd,
Altamont, IL 62411-1271

Ph: (618) 483-6131
Bernie Ranchero, MD
5 E Cumberland Rd,
Altamont, IL 62411-1271

Ph: (618) 483-6131

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Family Medicine Doctors in Altamont, IL

Dr. John P. Opilka, D.O.
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 5 E Cumberland Rd, Altamont, IL 62411
Phone: 618-483-6151    Fax: 618-483-6153
Robert W Frost, MD
Family Medicine
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 3 Do It Dr, Altamont, IL 62411
Phone: 618-483-6131    Fax: 618-483-6718

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