Walter Karl Eskildsen, MD - Medicare General Surgery in Mccook, NE

Walter Karl Eskildsen, MD is a medicare enrolled "Surgery" physician in Mccook, Nebraska. He went to Nebraska College Of Medicine and graduated in 1992 and has 32 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as General Surgery. His current practice location is 1401 East H Street, Suite B, Mccook, Nebraska. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (308) 345-7878.

Walter Karl Eskildsen is licensed to practice in Nebraska (license number 20429) 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 1598731069.

Contact Information

Walter Karl Eskildsen, MD
1401 East H Street, Suite B,
Mccook, NE 69001-3432
(308) 345-7878
(308) 345-7879



Physician's Profile

Full NameWalter Karl Eskildsen
GenderMale
SpecialityGeneral Surgery
Experience32 Years
Location1401 East H Street, Mccook, Nebraska
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:
  • Walter Karl Eskildsen attended and graduated from Nebraska College Of Medicine in 1992
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1598731069
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 02/24/2006
  • Last Update Date: 07/08/2007
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 9133189947
  • Enrollment ID: I20050607000759

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Walter Karl Eskildsen such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1598731069NPI-NPPES
91182588213MedicaidNE

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
208600000XSurgery 20429 (Nebraska)Primary
208600000XSurgery 0427377 (Kansas)Secondary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Community HospitalMccook, NEHospital
Decatur County HospitalOberlin, KSHospital
Great Plains HealthNorth platte, NEHospital

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Walter Karl Eskildsen allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameSurgical Associates
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1588850663
PECOS PAC ID: 1557309168
Enrollment ID: O20080530000716

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Walter Karl Eskildsen, MD
1401 East H Street, Suite B,
Mccook, NE 69001-3432

Ph: (308) 345-7878
Walter Karl Eskildsen, MD
1401 East H Street, Suite B,
Mccook, NE 69001-3432

Ph: (308) 345-7878

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