Dr Russell A Degroote, MD - Medicare Orthopedic Surgery in Ketchikan, AK

Dr Russell A Degroote, MD is a medicare enrolled "Orthopaedic Surgery" physician in Ketchikan, Alaska. He graduated from medical school in 1994 and has 30 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Orthopedic Surgery. He is a member of the group practice Russell Degroote Md Pc and his current practice location is 7559 N Tongass Ave, Ketchikan, Alaska. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (907) 247-9999.

Dr Russell A Degroote is licensed to practice in Washington (license number MD60661553) 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 1689684771.

Contact Information

Dr Russell A Degroote, MD
7559 N Tongass Ave,
Ketchikan, AK 99901-9182
(907) 247-9999
(206) 339-1460



Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Russell A Degroote
GenderMale
SpecialityOrthopedic Surgery
Experience30 Years
Location7559 N Tongass Ave, Ketchikan, Alaska
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 Russell A Degroote graduated from medical school in 1994
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1689684771
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 08/09/2006
  • Last Update Date: 01/10/2022
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 6608869607
  • Enrollment ID: I20161221000265

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Russell A Degroote such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1689684771NPI-NPPES
30471753MedicaidCO

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207X00000XOrthopaedic Surgery 114055 (Alaska)Secondary
207X00000XOrthopaedic Surgery 26594 (Nebraska)Secondary
207X00000XOrthopaedic Surgery MD60661553 (Washington)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Peacehealth Ketchikan Medical CenterKetchikan, AKHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Russell Degroote Md Pc70129266293

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Entity NameRussell Degroote Md Pc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1033278155
PECOS PAC ID: 7012926629
Enrollment ID: O20200403002768

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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 Russell A Degroote 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 Russell A Degroote, MD
265 Lisel Ln,
Port Angeles, WA 98362-7492

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Dr Russell A Degroote, MD
7559 N Tongass Ave,
Ketchikan, AK 99901-9182

Ph: (907) 247-9999

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Dr. Shannon Bridget O'brien, M.D.
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Practice Location: 3100 Tongass Ave, Ketchikan, AK 99901
Phone: 404-321-9900    Fax: 907-228-8323
John C Schwartz, MD
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Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 3100 Tongass Ave, Ketchikan, AK 99901
Phone: 907-228-8111    Fax: 907-228-8323

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