Marina A Opida, MD - Medicare Obstetrics/gynecology in Altoona, PA

Marina A Opida, MD is a medicare enrolled "Obstetrics & Gynecology" physician in Altoona, Pennsylvania. She graduated from medical school in 1971 and has 53 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Obstetrics/gynecology. She is a member of the group practice University Of Pittsburgh Physicians and her current practice location is 2918 6th Ave, Altoona, Pennsylvania. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (814) 944-6055.

Marina A Opida is licensed to practice in Pennsylvania (license number MD038754L) and she also participates in the medicare program. She accepts medicare assignments (which means she accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and her NPI Number is 1235116534.

Contact Information

Marina A Opida, MD
2918 6th Ave,
Altoona, PA 16602-1917
(814) 944-6055
(814) 944-1912



Physician's Profile

Full NameMarina A Opida
GenderFemale
SpecialityObstetrics/gynecology
Experience53 Years
Location2918 6th Ave, Altoona, Pennsylvania
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. She accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Marina A Opida graduated from medical school in 1971
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1235116534
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 12/28/2005
  • Last Update Date: 07/08/2007
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 0042499618
  • Enrollment ID: I20110503000524

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Marina A Opida such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1235116534NPI-NPPES
1020322OtherPAGATEWAY
104310OtherPAUPMC
61957OtherPATHREE RIVERS-UNISON
0007728210002MedicaidPA
402801OtherPAHIGHMARK

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207V00000XObstetrics & Gynecology MD038754L (Pennsylvania)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Upmc AltoonaAltoona, PAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
University Of Pittsburgh Physicians87299902393721

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Medicare Reassignments

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Entity NameUniversity Of Pittsburgh Physicians
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1619935004
PECOS PAC ID: 8729990239
Enrollment ID: O20040308000883

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Entity NameUpmc Altoona Regional Health Services, Inc.
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1396724217
PECOS PAC ID: 5395659312
Enrollment ID: O20040312000257

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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. Marina A Opida 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
Marina A Opida, MD
2918 6th Ave,
Altoona, PA 16602-1917

Ph: (814) 944-6055
Marina A Opida, MD
2918 6th Ave,
Altoona, PA 16602-1917

Ph: (814) 944-6055

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Obstetrics & Gynecology Doctors in Altoona, PA

Sarah Schroeder,
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 501 Howard Ave, Allegheny Family Physicians, Altoona, PA 16601
Phone: 814-889-2020    
Marie Ann Wetzel, M.D.
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 501 Howard Ave, Suite E-3, Altoona, PA 16601
Phone: 814-946-0429    Fax: 814-946-9299
Liang R. Bartkowiak, M.D.
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1701 12th Ave, Building A, Altoona, PA 16601
Phone: 814-944-7097    Fax: 814-944-5557
Swathi Malepati, D.O.
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1701 12th Ave, Altoona, PA 16601
Phone: 814-944-7097    
Dr. Keiko Kariya, MD
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 1414 9th Ave, Station Medical Center, Altoona, PA 16602
Phone: 814-946-1655    Fax: 814-949-7616
Theodore J. Hovick Jr., M.D.
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 2918 6th Ave, Altoona, PA 16602
Phone: 814-889-2626    Fax: 814-889-3197

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