Dr Andrew W Gurman, MD - Medicare Orthopedic Surgery in Altoona, PA

Dr Andrew W Gurman, MD is a medicare enrolled "Orthopaedic Surgery" physician in Altoona, Pennsylvania. He went to State University Of Ny Upstate Medical University and graduated in 1980 and has 44 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Orthopedic Surgery. He is a member of the group practice Phoenix Rehabilitation And Health Services Inc, Geisinger Clinic and his current practice location is 1701 12th Ave, Suite C2, Altoona, Pennsylvania. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (814) 942-7324.

Dr Andrew W Gurman is licensed to practice in Pennsylvania (license number MD035783E) 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 1811957426.

Contact Information

Dr Andrew W Gurman, MD
1701 12th Ave, Suite C2,
Altoona, PA 16601-3100
(814) 942-7324
(814) 942-7327



Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Andrew W Gurman
GenderMale
SpecialityOrthopedic Surgery
Experience44 Years
Location1701 12th Ave, Altoona, Pennsylvania
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 Andrew W Gurman attended and graduated from State University Of Ny Upstate Medical University in 1980
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1811957426
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 03/27/2006
  • Last Update Date: 08/21/2020
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 8325948292
  • Enrollment ID: I20090602000454

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Andrew W Gurman such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1811957426NPI-NPPES
0010425150003MedicaidPA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207X00000XOrthopaedic Surgery MD035783E (Pennsylvania)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Upmc AltoonaAltoona, PAHospital
Geisinger-lewistown HospitalLewistown, PAHospital

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 Andrew W Gurman allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameGeisinger Clinic
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1366493868
PECOS PAC ID: 5395657001
Enrollment ID: O20040130000518

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Entity NameAltoona Hand And Wrist Surgery, Llc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1265676647
PECOS PAC ID: 7517017130
Enrollment ID: O20090602000506

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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. Dr Andrew W Gurman 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 Andrew W Gurman, MD
1701 12th Ave,
Altoona, PA 16601-3100

Ph: (814) 942-7324
Dr Andrew W Gurman, MD
1701 12th Ave, Suite C2,
Altoona, PA 16601-3100

Ph: (814) 942-7324

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Orthopaedic Surgery Doctors in Altoona, PA

Corey Schutt,
Orthopedic Surgery
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1505 9th Ave, Suite 2200, Altoona, PA 16602
Phone: 800-505-2101    
Joshua Port, MD
Orthopedic Surgery
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 3000 Fairway Dr, Altoona, PA 16602
Phone: 814-942-1166    Fax: 814-942-6222
Dr. Alex Gary Raymond, DO
Orthopedic Surgery
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 711 Logan Blvd, Altoona, PA 16602
Phone: 814-943-3668    
Angela W Rowe, DO
Orthopedic Surgery
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 3000 Fairway Dr, Altoona, PA 16602
Phone: 814-942-1166    Fax: 814-942-6222
Robert J Singer, DO
Orthopedic Surgery
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 3000 Fairway Dr, Altoona, PA 16602
Phone: 814-942-1166    Fax: 814-942-6222
Dr. Michael C Saltzburg, DO
Orthopedic Surgery
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 615 Howard Ave, Suite 200, Altoona, PA 16601
Phone: 814-946-3336    Fax: 814-946-0621
William Andrew Tyndall, M.D.
Orthopedic Surgery
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 3000 Fairway Dr, Altoona, PA 16602
Phone: 814-942-1166    Fax: 814-942-6222

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