George Anis Azar, MD - Medicare Orthopedic Surgery in Columbus, NC

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George Anis Azar, MD is a medicare enrolled "Orthopaedic Surgery" physician in Columbus, North Carolina. He went to University Of Massachusetts Medical School and graduated in 2002 and has 22 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Orthopedic Surgery. He is a member of the group practice St. Luke's Physician Network Inc. and his current practice location is 89 W Mills St, Ste A, Columbus, North Carolina. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (828) 894-3718.

George Anis Azar is licensed to practice in North Carolina (license number 2006-01896) 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 1164576369.

Contact Information

George Anis Azar, MD
89 W Mills St, Ste A,
Columbus, NC 28722-9450
(828) 894-3718
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Physician's Profile

Full NameGeorge Anis Azar
GenderMale
SpecialityOrthopedic Surgery
Experience22 Years
Location89 W Mills St, Columbus, North Carolina
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:
  • George Anis Azar attended and graduated from University Of Massachusetts Medical School in 2002
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1164576369
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 01/23/2007
  • Last Update Date: 12/18/2023
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 8820199409
  • Enrollment ID: I20070726000388

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for George Anis Azar such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1164576369NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207X00000XOrthopaedic Surgery 2006-01896 (North Carolina)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Encompass Health Home HealthMarion, NCHome health agency
Carolina Home CareForest city, NCHome health agency
Kindred At HomeShelby, NCHome health agency
St Lukes HospitalColumbus, NCHospital
Willowbrooke Court Sc Ctr At Tryon EstatesColumbus, NCNursing home

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
St. Luke's Physician Network Inc.822419027712

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. George Anis Azar allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameSt. Luke's Physician Network Inc.
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1205088796
PECOS PAC ID: 8224190277
Enrollment ID: O20081229000465

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. George Anis Azar 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
George Anis Azar, MD
Po Box 19305,
Charlotte, NC 28219-9305

Ph: () -		George Anis Azar, MD
89 W Mills St, Ste A,
Columbus, NC 28722-9450

Ph: (828) 894-3718

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