Dr Edgar Torres-ortez, MD - Medicare Family Practice in Paris, KY

Dr Edgar Torres-ortez, MD is a medicare enrolled "Family Medicine" physician in Paris, Kentucky. He graduated from medical school in 2015 and has 9 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Family Practice. He is a member of the group practice Hospital Medicine Services Of Tennessee Pc and his current practice location is 9 Linville Dr, Paris, Kentucky. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (859) 987-3600.

Dr Edgar Torres-ortez is licensed to practice in Kentucky (license number 53538) 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 1114465234.

Contact Information

Dr Edgar Torres-ortez, MD
9 Linville Dr,
Paris, KY 40361-2129
(859) 987-3600
Not Available



Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Edgar Torres-ortez
GenderMale
SpecialityFamily Practice
Experience9 Years
Location9 Linville Dr, Paris, Kentucky
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 Edgar Torres-ortez graduated from medical school in 2015
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1114465234
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 02/09/2017
  • Last Update Date: 07/27/2020
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 0446515183
  • Enrollment ID: I20200420002850

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Edgar Torres-ortez such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1114465234NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207Q00000XFamily Medicine TP934 (Kentucky)Secondary
207Q00000XFamily Medicine 53538 (Kentucky)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Bourbon Community HospitalParis, KYHospital
Georgetown Community HospitalGeorgetown, KYHospital
Clark Regional Medical CenterWinchester, KYHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Hospital Medicine Services Of Tennessee Pc9234432881140

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Medicare Reassignments

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Entity NameHospital Medicine Services Of Tennessee Pc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1528433802
PECOS PAC ID: 9234432881
Enrollment ID: O20160803001623

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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 Edgar Torres-ortez 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 Edgar Torres-ortez, MD
2151 Meeting St. Apt. 7107,
Lexington, KY 40509

Ph: (859) 550-3278
Dr Edgar Torres-ortez, MD
9 Linville Dr,
Paris, KY 40361-2129

Ph: (859) 987-3600

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Family Medicine Doctors in Paris, KY

Kenneth Brodsky, M.D.
Family Medicine
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 5 Linville Dr, Suite 104, Paris, KY 40361
Phone: 859-987-8432    Fax: 859-987-8433
Murray D West, M.D.
Family Medicine
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 6 Linville Dr, Paris, KY 40361
Phone: 859-987-3710    Fax: 859-987-8583
Dr. Nathan L Moore, MD
Family Medicine
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 22 Clinic Drive, Paris, KY 40361
Phone: 859-987-0074    Fax: 859-987-0098
Jeffrey J Green, MD
Family Medicine
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 8 Linville Dr, Suite A, Paris, KY 40361
Phone: 859-987-3577    Fax: 859-987-3593
Dr. Roberta Lynn Allison, M.D.
Family Medicine
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 2017 S. Main Street, Suite 7, Paris, KY 40361
Phone: 859-987-2200    Fax: 859-987-4476
Martha Sue Biddle, ARNP
Family Medicine
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 22 Clinic Drive, Paris, KY 40361
Phone: 859-987-0074    Fax: 859-987-0098

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