Dr David Joseph Vastola, MD - Medicare Pediatrics in Sitka, AK

Dr David Joseph Vastola, MD is a medicare enrolled "Pediatrics" physician in Sitka, Alaska. His current practice location is 222 Tongass Dr, Sitka, Alaska. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (907) 966-8754.

Dr David Joseph Vastola is licensed to practice in Alaska (license number 2325) 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 1710012323.

Contact Information

Dr David Joseph Vastola, MD
222 Tongass Dr,
Sitka, AK 99835-9416
(907) 966-8754
Not Available



Physician's Profile

Full NameDr David Joseph Vastola
GenderMale
SpecialityPediatrics
Location222 Tongass Dr, Sitka, Alaska
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsMedicare enrolled and may accept medicare through third-party reassignment. May prescribe medicare part D drugs.
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1710012323
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 02/22/2007
  • Last Update Date: 06/19/2009
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 2769396688
  • Enrollment ID: I20060320000543

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr David Joseph Vastola such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1710012323NPI-NPPES
MD2325MedicaidAK

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
208000000XPediatrics 2325 (Alaska)Primary

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 David Joseph Vastola allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameSoutheast Alaska Regional Health Consortium
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1376758037
PECOS PAC ID: 1456265362
Enrollment ID: O20031114000631

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Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr David Joseph Vastola, MD
222 Tongass Dr,
Sitka, AK 99835-9416

Ph: (907) 966-8754
Dr David Joseph Vastola, MD
222 Tongass Dr,
Sitka, AK 99835-9416

Ph: (907) 966-8754

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Pediatrics Doctors in Sitka, AK

Jennifer Susan Mcnichol, M.D.
Pediatrics
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 222 Tongass Dr, Sitka, AK 99835
Phone: 907-966-2411    Fax: 907-966-8444

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