Dr Alan J Block, DPM - Medicare Podiatrist in Florence, SC

Dr Alan J Block, DPM is a medicare enrolled "Podiatrist" provider in Florence, South Carolina. His current practice location is 230 Cherokee Rd, Florence, South Carolina. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (843) 773-6246.

Dr Alan J Block is licensed to practice in South Carolina (license number 730) and he also participates in the medicare program. He does not accept medicare assignments directly but he may accept medicare through third-party (refer to Reassignment section below) and may also prescribe medicare part D drugs. His NPI Number is 1427013093.

Contact Information

Dr Alan J Block, DPM
230 Cherokee Rd,
Florence, SC 29501-5225
(843) 773-6246
(843) 731-9384



Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Alan J Block
GenderMale
SpecialityPodiatrist
Location230 Cherokee Rd, Florence, South Carolina
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsMedicare enrolled and may accept medicare through third-party reassignment. May prescribe medicare part D drugs.
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1427013093
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 04/18/2006
  • Last Update Date: 09/29/2022
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 0143247924
  • Enrollment ID: I20221028000875

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Alan J Block such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1427013093NPI-NPPES
0798454MedicaidOH

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
213E00000XPodiatrist 36002462 (Ohio)Secondary
213E00000XPodiatrist 730 (South Carolina)Primary

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. Dr Alan J Block allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NamePalmetto State Surgical Podiatry Associates
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1700335544
PECOS PAC ID: 9133409121
Enrollment ID: O20161208002178

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Alan J Block, DPM
230 Cherokee Rd,
Florence, SC 29501-5225

Ph: (843) 773-6246
Dr Alan J Block, DPM
230 Cherokee Rd,
Florence, SC 29501-5225

Ph: (843) 773-6246

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Podiatrist in Florence, SC

Richard D Weber, DPM
Podiatrist
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 506 East Cheves Street, Florence, SC 29506
Phone: 843-413-3100    Fax: 843-413-3197
Jeffrey P Muha, D.P.M.
Podiatrist
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 1580 Freedom Blvd, Suite 106, Florence, SC 29505
Phone: 843-674-1480    Fax: 843-674-6411
Mr. Walter J Suber Sr., D.P.M.
Podiatrist
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 514 S Dargan St, Ste F, Florence, SC 29506
Phone: 843-662-6781    Fax: 843-662-6720
Christopher Tyree, DPM
Podiatrist
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 709 W Evans St, Florence, SC 29501
Phone: 843-665-4567    
Misty Nicole Lee, DPM
Podiatrist
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 230 Cherokee Rd, Florence, SC 29501
Phone: 843-790-3338    Fax: 843-731-9384
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 805 Pamplico Hwy Ste 320, Florence, SC 29505
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