Dr Alan Heckler, DO - Medicare Pediatrics in Tacoma, WA

Dr Alan Heckler, DO is a medicare enrolled "Pediatrics" physician in Tacoma, Washington. His current practice location is Madigan Healthcare System Dept Of Pediatrics, 9040 Jackson Ave, Tacoma, Washington. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (253) 968-3065.

Dr Alan Heckler is licensed to practice in Virginia (license number 0102202385) and he also participates in the medicare program. He does not accept medicare assignments directly but he may accept medicare through third-party (refer to Reassignment section below) and may also prescribe medicare part D drugs. His NPI Number is 1609061605.

Contact Information

Dr Alan Heckler, DO
Madigan Healthcare System Dept Of Pediatrics, 9040 Jackson Ave,
Tacoma, WA 98431-0001
(253) 968-3065
Not Available



Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Alan Heckler
GenderMale
SpecialityPediatrics
LocationMadigan Healthcare System Dept Of Pediatrics, Tacoma, Washington
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsMedicare enrolled and may accept medicare through third-party reassignment. May prescribe medicare part D drugs.
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1609061605
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 09/12/2007
  • Last Update Date: 03/05/2014
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 4981834801
  • Enrollment ID: I20141215001895

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Alan Heckler such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1609061605NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
208000000XPediatrics 0102202385 (Virginia)Primary
208000000XPediatrics OP 60370839 (Washington)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 Alan Heckler allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameSeattle Children's Hospital
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1003319500
PECOS PAC ID: 9032021050
Enrollment ID: O20031211000532

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Alan Heckler, DO
Madigan Healthcare System Dept Of Pediatrics, 9040 Jackson Ave,
Tacoma, WA 98431-0001

Ph: (253) 968-3065
Dr Alan Heckler, DO
Madigan Healthcare System Dept Of Pediatrics, 9040 Jackson Ave,
Tacoma, WA 98431-0001

Ph: (253) 968-3065

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Nan Shin, DO
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Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
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Arthur L Walter, MD
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Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: Pediatric Extended Care Clinic, Madigan Army Medical Center, Tacoma, WA 98431
Phone: 253-968-3066    
Bradley Stanton Hood, M.D.
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Practice Location: 311 S L St, Tacoma, WA 98405
Phone: 253-403-1540    
Kirk N. Liesemer, M.D.
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Practice Location: 9040 Jackson Ave, Tacoma, WA 98431
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Christopher Anthony Bellotti, M.D.
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Dr. Michael Timothy Alston, MD
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