Dr Ralph Joe Teague, MD - Medicare Endocrinology in Birmingham, AL

Dr Ralph Joe Teague, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism" physician in Birmingham, Alabama. He went to University Of Alabama School Of Medicine and graduated in 1975 and has 49 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Endocrinology. His current practice location is One Independence Plaza, Suite 315, Birmingham, Alabama. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (256) 502-6600.

Dr Ralph Joe Teague is licensed to practice in Alabama (license number 7787) 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 1225099385.

Contact Information

Dr Ralph Joe Teague, MD
One Independence Plaza, Suite 315,
Birmingham, AL 35209
(256) 502-6600
(205) 502-6604

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Ralph Joe Teague
GenderMale
SpecialityEndocrinology
Experience49 Years
LocationOne Independence Plaza, Birmingham, 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 Ralph Joe Teague attended and graduated from University Of Alabama School Of Medicine in 1975
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1225099385
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 03/29/2006
  • Last Update Date: 06/22/2011
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 8123923794
  • Enrollment ID: I20031211000628

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Ralph Joe Teague such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1225099385NPI-NPPES
51501850OtherALBLUE CROSS
051501850MedicaidAL

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207RE0101XInternal Medicine - Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism 7787 (Alabama)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Cullman Regional Medical CenterCullman, ALHospital
Fayette Medical CenterFayette, ALHospital
Huntsville HospitalHuntsville, ALHospital
Northwest Medical CenterWinfield, ALHospital

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 Ralph Joe Teague allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameR. Joe Teague Md Pc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1376626598
PECOS PAC ID: 4981509544
Enrollment ID: O20031205000388

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 Ralph Joe Teague 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 Ralph Joe Teague, MD
One Independence Plaza, Suite 315,
Birmingham, AL 35209

Ph: (256) 502-6600
Dr Ralph Joe Teague, MD
One Independence Plaza, Suite 315,
Birmingham, AL 35209

Ph: (256) 502-6600

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