Scot A Currie, DO - Medicare General Surgery in Altoona, PA

Scot A Currie, DO is a medicare enrolled "Surgery" physician in Altoona, Pennsylvania. He went to Philadelphia College Of Osteopathic Medicine and graduated in 1997 and has 27 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as General Surgery. He is a member of the group practice Upmc Altoona Regional Health Services, Inc. and his current practice location is 620 Howard Ave Ste 3f, Altoona, Pennsylvania. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (814) 889-7500.

Scot A Currie is licensed to practice in Pennsylvania (license number OS010103L) 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 1568451623.

Contact Information

Scot A Currie, DO
620 Howard Ave Ste 3f,
Altoona, PA 16601-4804
(814) 889-7500
(814) 889-7499



Physician's Profile

Full NameScot A Currie
GenderMale
SpecialityGeneral Surgery
Experience27 Years
Location620 Howard Ave Ste 3f, Altoona, 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:
  • Scot A Currie attended and graduated from Philadelphia College Of Osteopathic Medicine in 1997
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1568451623
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 10/20/2005
  • Last Update Date: 07/29/2021
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 9234328287
  • Enrollment ID: I20110819000100

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Scot A Currie such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1568451623NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
208600000XSurgery OS010103L (Pennsylvania)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Upmc AltoonaAltoona, PAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Upmc Altoona Regional Health Services, Inc.5395659312214

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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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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Scot A Currie, DO
620 Howard Ave Ste 3f,
Altoona, PA 16601-4804

Ph: (814) 889-7500
Scot A Currie, DO
620 Howard Ave Ste 3f,
Altoona, PA 16601-4804

Ph: (814) 889-7500

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