Lance Erik Westerlund, MD - Medicare Orthopedic Surgery in Columbus, GA

Lance Erik Westerlund, MD is a medicare enrolled "Orthopaedic Surgery - Orthopaedic Surgery Of The Spine" physician in Columbus, Georgia. He went to Georgetown University School Of Medicine and graduated in 1995 and has 29 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Orthopedic Surgery. He is a member of the group practice Hughston Clinic Pc, Hughston Clinic Pc and his current practice location is 6262 Veterans Pkwy, Columbus, Georgia. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (706) 324-6661.

Lance Erik Westerlund is licensed to practice in California (license number A79569) 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 1407948052.

Contact Information

Lance Erik Westerlund, MD
6262 Veterans Pkwy,
Columbus, GA 31909-3540
(706) 324-6661
(706) 494-3201



Physician's Profile

Full NameLance Erik Westerlund
GenderMale
SpecialityOrthopedic Surgery
Experience29 Years
Location6262 Veterans Pkwy, Columbus, Georgia
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:
  • Lance Erik Westerlund attended and graduated from Georgetown University School Of Medicine in 1995
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1407948052
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 09/29/2006
  • Last Update Date: 09/29/2023
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 1658389705
  • Enrollment ID: I20080923000525

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Lance Erik Westerlund such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1407948052NPI-NPPES
105600MedicaidAL
388406095MedicaidGA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207XS0117XOrthopaedic Surgery - Orthopaedic Surgery Of The Spine A79569 (California)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Jack Hughston Memorial HospitalPhenix city, ALHospital
St Francis Hospital- Emory HealthcareColumbus, GAHospital
Wellstar West Georgia Medical CenterLagrange, GAHospital
East Alabama Medical Center And SnfOpelika, ALHospital
Piedmont Columbus Regional MidtownColumbus, GAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Hughston Clinic Pc135525478098
Hughston Clinic Pc135525478098

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Medicare Reassignments

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Entity NameHughston Clinic Pc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1164461190
PECOS PAC ID: 1355254780
Enrollment ID: O20031111000330

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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. Lance Erik Westerlund 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
Lance Erik Westerlund, MD
Po Box 370,
Fortson, GA 31808-0370

Ph: () -
Lance Erik Westerlund, MD
6262 Veterans Pkwy,
Columbus, GA 31909-3540

Ph: (706) 324-6661

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Orthopaedic Surgery Doctors in Columbus, GA

Dr. John I. Waldrop, M.D.
Orthopedic Surgery
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 6262 Veterans Pkwy, Columbus, GA 31909
Phone: 706-324-6661    Fax: 706-327-6701
Dr. John Richard Stephenson, M.D.
Orthopedic Surgery
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 2300 Manchester Expy, Ste 101a, Columbus, GA 31904
Phone: 706-322-2462    Fax: 706-322-2891
Dr. Frederick C. Flandry, M.D.
Orthopedic Surgery
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 6262 Veterans Pkwy, Columbus, GA 31909
Phone: 706-324-6661    Fax: 706-327-6701
Eric Goodrich,
Orthopedic Surgery
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 6262 Veterans Pkwy, Columbus, GA 31909
Phone: 706-324-6661    
Dr. John Kenneth Burkus, M.D.
Orthopedic Surgery
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 6262 Veterans Pkwy, Columbus, GA 31909
Phone: 706-324-6661    Fax: 706-327-6701
Robert B Simpson, MD
Orthopedic Surgery
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 6262 Veterans Pkwy, Columbus, GA 31909
Phone: 706-324-6661    Fax: 706-494-3201
Dr. Thomas N. Bernard Jr., M.D.
Orthopedic Surgery
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 6262 Veterans Pkwy, Columbus, GA 31909
Phone: 706-324-6661    Fax: 706-327-6701

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