Dr Eric J Katz, MD - Medicare Orthopedic Surgery in Bridgeport, CT

Dr Eric J Katz, MD is a medicare enrolled "Orthopaedic Surgery" physician in Bridgeport, Connecticut. He went to University Of Mississippi School Of Medicine and graduated in 1973 and has 51 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Orthopedic Surgery. His current practice location is 3180 Main St, Suite 107, Bridgeport, Connecticut. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (203) 371-4424.

Dr Eric J Katz is licensed to practice in Connecticut (license number 022585) 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 1588683312.

Contact Information

Dr Eric J Katz, MD
3180 Main St, Suite 107,
Bridgeport, CT 06606-4237
(203) 371-4424
(203) 371-4828



Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Eric J Katz
GenderMale
SpecialityOrthopedic Surgery
Experience51 Years
Location3180 Main St, Bridgeport, Connecticut
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 Eric J Katz attended and graduated from University Of Mississippi School Of Medicine in 1973
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1588683312
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/19/2006
  • Last Update Date: 08/17/2007
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 1951489129
  • Enrollment ID: I20080429000397

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Eric J Katz such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1588683312NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207X00000XOrthopaedic Surgery 022585 (Connecticut)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 Eric J Katz allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameDr Eric Katz Pc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1295911022
PECOS PAC ID: 3476631649
Enrollment ID: O20080429000408

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Eric J Katz, MD
3180 Main St, Suite 107,
Bridgeport, CT 06606-4237

Ph: (203) 371-4424
Dr Eric J Katz, MD
3180 Main St, Suite 107,
Bridgeport, CT 06606-4237

Ph: (203) 371-4424

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Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
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Phone: 203-372-4565    Fax: 203-372-1585
Dr. Donald Sauin Dworken, MD
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Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 3180 Main St, Bridgeport, CT 06606
Phone: 203-372-7678    Fax: 203-372-0587
Dr. Allen P Schlein, MD
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Phone: 203-336-3526    Fax: 203-335-2968
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Dr. David B Brown, MD
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Practice Location: 4747 Main St, Bridgeport, CT 06606
Phone: 203-372-0649    Fax: 203-373-0376

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