Dr Houshang Makipour, MD - Medicare Gastroenterology in Woodbridge, VA

Dr Houshang Makipour, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology" physician in Woodbridge, Virginia. He graduated from medical school in 1968 and has 56 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Gastroenterology. He is a member of the group practice Houshang Makipour, Md Pc and his current practice location is 2280 Opitz Blvd., Suite 200, Woodbridge, Virginia. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (703) 580-7433.

Dr Houshang Makipour is licensed to practice in Virginia (license number 0101040695) and he also participates in the medicare program. He may accept medicare assignments (which means he may accept the Medicare-approved amount; you may be billed for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1184624389.

Contact Information

Dr Houshang Makipour, MD
2280 Opitz Blvd., Suite 200,
Woodbridge, VA 22191
(703) 580-7433
(703) 580-7437



Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Houshang Makipour
GenderMale
SpecialityGastroenterology
Experience56 Years
Location2280 Opitz Blvd., Woodbridge, Virginia
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsMay be. He may accept the Medicare-approved amount; you may be billed for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Houshang Makipour graduated from medical school in 1968
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1184624389
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/28/2005
  • Last Update Date: 08/27/2013
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 2961494117
  • Enrollment ID: I20141124000127

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Houshang Makipour such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1184624389NPI-NPPES
047784OtherVABCBS ID

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207RG0100XInternal Medicine - Gastroenterology 0101040695 (Virginia)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Sentara Northern Virginia Medical CenterWoodbridge, VAHospital

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 Houshang Makipour allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameHoushang Makipour, Md Pc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1356773048
PECOS PAC ID: 7214159573
Enrollment ID: O20141121000171

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Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Houshang Makipour, MD
2280 Opitz Blvd., Suite 200,
Woodbridge, VA 22191

Ph: (703) 580-7433
Dr Houshang Makipour, MD
2280 Opitz Blvd., Suite 200,
Woodbridge, VA 22191

Ph: (703) 580-7433

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