Derek Klavas, MD - Medicare Orthopedic Surgery in Mobile, AL

Derek Klavas, MD is a medicare enrolled "Orthopaedic Surgery - Foot And Ankle Surgery" physician in Mobile, Alabama. He went to Georgetown University School Of Medicine and graduated in 2016 and has 8 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Orthopedic Surgery. He is a member of the group practice The Orthopaedic Group Pc and his current practice location is 6144 Airport Blvd, Mobile, Alabama. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (251) 476-5050.

Derek Klavas is licensed to practice in Illinois (license number 036.155056) 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 1013361823.

Contact Information

Derek Klavas, MD
6144 Airport Blvd,
Mobile, AL 36608-3143
(251) 476-5050
Not Available



Physician's Profile

Full NameDerek Klavas
GenderMale
SpecialityOrthopedic Surgery
Experience8 Years
Location6144 Airport Blvd, Mobile, Alabama
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:
  • Derek Klavas attended and graduated from Georgetown University School Of Medicine in 2016
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1013361823
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 04/18/2016
  • Last Update Date: 08/01/2022
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 0244649861
  • Enrollment ID: I20220824000780

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Derek Klavas such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1013361823NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207XX0004XOrthopaedic Surgery - Foot And Ankle Surgery 036.155056 (Illinois)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Mobile Infirmary Medical CenterMobile, ALHospital
Providence HospitalMobile, ALHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
The Orthopaedic Group Pc226433182667

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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. Derek Klavas allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameThe Orthopaedic Group Pc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1164489951
PECOS PAC ID: 2264331826
Enrollment ID: O20040102000844

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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. Derek Klavas 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
Derek Klavas, MD
6144 Airport Blvd,
Mobile, AL 36608-3143

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Derek Klavas, MD
6144 Airport Blvd,
Mobile, AL 36608-3143

Ph: (251) 476-5050

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Orthopaedic Surgery Doctors in Mobile, AL

Dr. Matthew L Webb, M.D.
Orthopedic Surgery
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1601 Center St, Mobile, AL 36604
Phone: 251-665-8200    Fax: 251-665-8210
Dr. Charles Henry Wilson Iv, MD
Orthopedic Surgery
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 6144 Airport Blvd, Mobile, AL 36608
Phone: 251-476-5050    Fax: 251-450-2770
Dr. Robert Ball Mcginley, M.D.
Orthopedic Surgery
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 6144 Airport Blvd, Mobile, AL 36608
Phone: 251-476-5050    Fax: 251-450-2770
Dr. Blake David Bowden, MD
Orthopedic Surgery
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1720 Spring Hill Ave Ste 3, Mobile, AL 36604
Phone: 251-435-2663    Fax: 251-435-1098
Dr. Todd David Engerson, MD
Orthopedic Surgery
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 6144 Airport Blvd, Mobile, AL 36608
Phone: 251-476-5050    Fax: 251-450-2770
Dr. Grantham Mcaleer Shell, MD
Orthopedic Surgery
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1720 Spring Hill Ave Fl 3, Mobile, AL 36604
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