Dr Howard N Winfield, MD - Medicare Urology in Tuscaloosa, AL

Dr Howard N Winfield, MD is a medicare enrolled "Urology" physician in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. He graduated from medical school in 1978 and has 46 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Urology. He is a member of the group practice West Alabama Physician Associates Llc and his current practice location is 701 University Blvd E, Suite 908, Tuscaloosa, Alabama. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (205) 344-9393.

Dr Howard N Winfield is licensed to practice in Alabama (license number 29459) 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 1750383303.

Contact Information

Dr Howard N Winfield, MD
701 University Blvd E, Suite 908,
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401-2086
(205) 344-9393
(205) 759-7744

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Howard N Winfield
GenderMale
SpecialityUrology
Experience46 Years
Location701 University Blvd E, Tuscaloosa, 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 Howard N Winfield graduated from medical school in 1978
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1750383303
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 08/12/2005
  • Last Update Date: 11/20/2009
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 1153404017
  • Enrollment ID: I20090611000642

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Howard N Winfield such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1750383303NPI-NPPES
051597610OtherALBCBS OF ALABAMA
A03531OtherALMEDICARE UPIN
109434MedicaidAL
102I349664OtherALMEDICARE PTAN

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
208800000XUrology 29459 (Alabama)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
D C H Regional Medical CenterTuscaloosa, ALHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
West Alabama Physician Associates Llc347662031122

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 Howard N Winfield allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameWest Alabama Physician Associates Llc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1316101769
PECOS PAC ID: 3476620311
Enrollment ID: O20080918000595

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 Howard N Winfield 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 Howard N Winfield, MD
701 University Blvd E, Suite 908,
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401-2086

Ph: (205) 344-9393
Dr Howard N Winfield, MD
701 University Blvd E, Suite 908,
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401-2086

Ph: (205) 344-9393

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