Dr Edward Scott Paxton Jr, MD - Medicare Orthopedic Surgery in Providence, RI

Dr Edward Scott Paxton Jr, MD is a medicare enrolled "Orthopaedic Surgery" physician in Providence, Rhode Island. He went to Washington University School Of Medicine and graduated in 2007 and has 17 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Orthopedic Surgery. He is a member of the group practice University Orthopedics Inc, University Orthopedics Inc and his current practice location is 2 Dudley St, Providence, Rhode Island. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (401) 457-2157.

Dr Edward Scott Paxton Jr is licensed to practice in Rhode Island (license number 14290) 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 1083805675.

Contact Information

Dr Edward Scott Paxton Jr, MD
2 Dudley St,
Providence, RI 02905-3236
(401) 457-2157
(401) 457-2141

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Edward Scott Paxton Jr
GenderMale
SpecialityOrthopedic Surgery
Experience17 Years
Location2 Dudley St, Providence, Rhode Island
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:
  • Dr Edward Scott Paxton Jr attended and graduated from Washington University School Of Medicine in 2007
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1083805675
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 08/07/2007
  • Last Update Date: 07/25/2013
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 8325280548
  • Enrollment ID: I20130816000511

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Edward Scott Paxton Jr such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1083805675NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207X00000XOrthopaedic Surgery 2007017133 (Missouri)Secondary
207X00000XOrthopaedic Surgery 14290 (Rhode Island)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Amedisys Home Health CareWarwick, RIHome health agency
The Miriam HospitalProvidence, RIHospital
Rhode Island HospitalProvidence, RIHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
University Orthopedics Inc9931000395156
University Orthopedics Inc9931000395156

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 Edward Scott Paxton Jr allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameUniversity Orthopedics Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1235181041
PECOS PAC ID: 9931000395
Enrollment ID: O20040119000129

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. Dr Edward Scott Paxton Jr 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
Dr Edward Scott Paxton Jr, MD
Po Box 1119,
Providence, RI 02901-1119

Ph: (401) 457-2157
Dr Edward Scott Paxton Jr, MD
2 Dudley St,
Providence, RI 02905-3236

Ph: (401) 457-2157

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Dr. Devan Patel, M.D.
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Dr. Erik Fritz, MD
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Phone: 401-457-1500    

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