Richard S Legro, MD - Medicare Obstetrics/gynecology in Hershey, PA

Richard S Legro, MD is a medicare enrolled "Obstetrics & Gynecology - Reproductive Endocrinology" physician in Hershey, Pennsylvania. He went to Icahn School Of Medicine At Mount Sinai and graduated in 1987 and has 37 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Obstetrics/gynecology. He is a member of the group practice The Milton S Hershey Medical Center Physicians Group and his current practice location is 35 Hope Drive, Stes 202/204, Hershey, Pennsylvania. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (717) 531-3503.

Richard S Legro is licensed to practice in Pennsylvania (license number MD044737E) 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 1235193863.

Contact Information

Richard S Legro, MD
35 Hope Drive, Stes 202/204,
Hershey, PA 17033-2086
(717) 531-3503
(717) 531-4375



Physician's Profile

Full NameRichard S Legro
GenderMale
SpecialityObstetrics/gynecology
Experience37 Years
Location35 Hope Drive, Hershey, Pennsylvania
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:
  • Richard S Legro attended and graduated from Icahn School Of Medicine At Mount Sinai in 1987
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1235193863
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 04/12/2006
  • Last Update Date: 02/25/2020
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 4789571563
  • Enrollment ID: I20040304000638

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Richard S Legro such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1235193863NPI-NPPES
0014142900004MedicaidPA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207V00000XObstetrics & Gynecology MD044737E (Pennsylvania)Secondary
207VE0102XObstetrics & Gynecology - Reproductive Endocrinology MD044737E (Pennsylvania)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
The Milton S Hershey Medical Center Physicians Group38704054831400

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Medicare Reassignments

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Entity NameThe Milton S Hershey Medical Center Physicians Group
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1710951744
PECOS PAC ID: 3870405483
Enrollment ID: O20040225000741

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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. Richard S Legro 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
Richard S Legro, MD
Po Box 858, Mc A410,
Hershey, PA 17033-0858

Ph: (800) 243-1455
Richard S Legro, MD
35 Hope Drive, Stes 202/204,
Hershey, PA 17033-2086

Ph: (717) 531-3503

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Obstetrics & Gynecology Doctors in Hershey, PA

Kristin A Riley, MD
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 35 Hope Dr Ste 202204, Hershey, PA 17033
Phone: 717-531-3503    Fax: 717-531-4375
Irina Kostova Dimitrova, M.D.
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 500 University Dr, Hershey, PA 17033
Phone: 717-531-6585    
Rebecca Phaeton, MD
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 500 University Dr, Hershey, PA 17033
Phone: 800-243-1455    
William M Curtin, MD
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 500 University Dr, Hershey, PA 17033
Phone: 800-243-1455    Fax: 717-531-7269
Rae L Kennedy, MD
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 670 Cherry Dr, Ste 202/204, Hershey, PA 17033
Phone: 800-233-4082    
Richard C Pees, MD
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 670 Cherry Dr, Ste 202/204, Hershey, PA 17033
Phone: 800-233-4082    
Jaimie Maines, M.D.
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 500 University Dr, Hershey, PA 17033
Phone: 717-531-8521    

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