Nicholas C Papacostas, MD - Medicare Emergency Medicine in Jber, AK

Nicholas C Papacostas, MD is a medicare enrolled "Emergency Medicine" physician in Jber, Alaska. He went to Temple University School Of Medicine and graduated in 2011 and has 13 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Emergency Medicine. He is a member of the group practice Alaska Emergency Medicine Associates and his current practice location is 5955 Zeamer Ave, Jber, Alaska. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (907) 580-5556.

Nicholas C Papacostas is licensed to practice in Maine (license number MD19941) 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 1275828279.

Contact Information

Nicholas C Papacostas, MD
5955 Zeamer Ave,
Jber, AK 99506
(907) 580-5556
(907) 580-5556



Physician's Profile

Full NameNicholas C Papacostas
GenderMale
SpecialityEmergency Medicine
Experience13 Years
Location5955 Zeamer Ave, Jber, 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:
  • Nicholas C Papacostas attended and graduated from Temple University School Of Medicine in 2011
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1275828279
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/17/2011
  • Last Update Date: 10/22/2014
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 2567764541
  • Enrollment ID: I20160107001907

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Nicholas C Papacostas such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1275828279NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207P00000XEmergency Medicine MD19941 (Maine)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Providence Alaska Medical CenterAnchorage, AKHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Alaska Emergency Medicine Associates519363991222

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Medicare Reassignments

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Entity NameAlaska Emergency Medicine Associates
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1568450476
PECOS PAC ID: 5193639912
Enrollment ID: O20031117000406

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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. Nicholas C Papacostas 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
Nicholas C Papacostas, MD
5955 Zeamer Ave,
Jber, AK 99506

Ph: (907) 580-5556
Nicholas C Papacostas, MD
5955 Zeamer Ave,
Jber, AK 99506

Ph: (907) 580-5556

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Emergency Medicine Doctors in Jber, AK

Dr. Joshua Ballard Pead, D.O.
Emergency Medicine
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 673d Mdg, 5955 Zeamer Avenue, Jber, AK 99506
Phone: 907-580-5556    
Taylor James Travers, DO
Emergency Medicine
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 5955 Zeamer Ave, Jber, AK 99506
Phone: 907-580-5556    
Dr. Mark Edward Shepherd Jr., M.D., M.P.H.
Emergency Medicine
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 5955 Zeamer Ave, 673d Mdg, Jber, AK 99506
Phone: 907-580-5556    
Eli Lessard, M.D.
Emergency Medicine
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
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Dr. Erin Mai, D.O.
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Mrs. Daniela Faith Feldhausen, EMPA-C
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Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 5955 Zeamer Ave, Jber, AK 99506
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