Dr George H Godwin Iii, MD, FACS - Medicare Otolaryngology in Decatur, AL

Dr George H Godwin Iii, MD, FACS is a medicare enrolled "Otolaryngology" physician in Decatur, Alabama. He went to Birmingham Medical College and graduated in 1990 and has 34 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Otolaryngology. He is a member of the group practice Decatur Ent Associates Pc and his current practice location is 1218 13th Ave Se, Decatur, Alabama. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (256) 355-6200.

Dr George H Godwin Iii is licensed to practice in Alabama (license number 00012876) 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 1558342931.

Contact Information

Dr George H Godwin Iii, MD, FACS
1218 13th Ave Se,
Decatur, AL 35601-4307
(256) 355-6200
(256) 355-6241

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr George H Godwin Iii
GenderMale
SpecialityOtolaryngology
Experience34 Years
Location1218 13th Ave Se, Decatur, Alabama
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 George H Godwin Iii attended and graduated from Birmingham Medical College in 1990
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1558342931
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 11/11/2005
  • Last Update Date: 01/28/2013
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 5193705416
  • Enrollment ID: I20101115001194

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr George H Godwin Iii such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1558342931NPI-NPPES
040003243OtherALRAILROAD MEDICARE
000082160MedicaidAL
051082160OtherALPROVIDER NUMBER

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207Y00000XOtolaryngology 00012876 (Alabama)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Decatur Morgan Hospital - Decatur CampusDecatur, ALHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Decatur Ent Associates Pc21634786295

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 George H Godwin Iii allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameDecatur Ent Associates Pc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1164487708
PECOS PAC ID: 2163478629
Enrollment ID: O20050328000748

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 George H Godwin Iii 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 George H Godwin Iii, MD, FACS
1218 13th Ave Se,
Decatur, AL 35601-4307

Ph: (256) 355-6200
Dr George H Godwin Iii, MD, FACS
1218 13th Ave Se,
Decatur, AL 35601-4307

Ph: (256) 355-6200

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