Dr David L Kerstetter Jr, MD - Medicare Gastroenterology in Altoona, PA

Dr David L Kerstetter Jr, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology" physician in Altoona, Pennsylvania. He went to Boston University School Of Medicine and graduated in 2004 and has 20 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Gastroenterology. He is a member of the group practice Blair Gastroenterology Associates, Regional Gastroenterology Associates Of Lancaster, Ltd. and his current practice location is 810 Valley View Blvd, Altoona, Pennsylvania. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (814) 946-5469.

Dr David L Kerstetter Jr is licensed to practice in Pennsylvania (license number MD439868) 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 1619994076.

Contact Information

Dr David L Kerstetter Jr, MD
810 Valley View Blvd,
Altoona, PA 16602-6342
(814) 946-5469
(814) 946-4970



Physician's Profile

Full NameDr David L Kerstetter Jr
GenderMale
SpecialityGastroenterology
Experience20 Years
Location810 Valley View Blvd, 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 David L Kerstetter Jr attended and graduated from Boston University School Of Medicine in 2004
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1619994076
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/15/2006
  • Last Update Date: 03/12/2013
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 1759405848
  • Enrollment ID: I20100826000117

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr David L Kerstetter Jr such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1619994076NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207RG0100XInternal Medicine - Gastroenterology MD439868 (Pennsylvania)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Upmc AltoonaAltoona, PAHospital
Upmc Bedford MemorialEverett, PAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Blair Gastroenterology Associates428469925716
Regional Gastroenterology Associates Of Lancaster, Ltd.4688575434236

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Medicare Reassignments

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Entity NameRegional Gastroenterology Associates Of Lancaster, Ltd.
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1154422806
PECOS PAC ID: 4688575434
Enrollment ID: O20040115000777

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Entity NameBlair Gastroenterology Associates
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1295761666
PECOS PAC ID: 4284699257
Enrollment ID: O20041201000706

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Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr David L Kerstetter Jr, MD
810 Valley View Blvd,
Altoona, PA 16602-6342

Ph: (814) 946-5469
Dr David L Kerstetter Jr, MD
810 Valley View Blvd,
Altoona, PA 16602-6342

Ph: (814) 946-5469

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Internal Medicine Doctors in Altoona, PA

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Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
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Phone: 814-946-1655    
Jesse Blank,
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 501 Howard Ave Ste F2, Suite F4, Altoona, PA 16601
Phone: 814-889-2020    
Craig W Hartman, MD
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Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 800 Chestnut Ave, Altoona Lung Specialists, Altoona, PA 16601
Phone: 814-946-2846    Fax: 814-946-1273
Michael L Humphrey, D.O.
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1414 9th Ave, Station Medical Center, Altoona, PA 16602
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Jonathan Holtz,
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1414 9th Ave, Altoona, PA 16602
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Alan C Ford, M.D.
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Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 1321 11th Ave, Altoona, PA 16601
Phone: 814-942-2411    Fax: 814-942-0510
Michael Zlupko,
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