Dr Joseph Distefano, DPM - Medicare Podiatrist in Cartersville, GA

Dr Joseph Distefano, DPM is a medicare enrolled "Podiatrist - Foot & Ankle Surgery" provider in Cartersville, Georgia. He went to Temple University School Of Medicine and graduated in 2013 and has 11 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Podiatry. He is a member of the group practice Ankle And Foot Centers Of Georgia, Llc and his current practice location is 958 Joe Frank Harris Pkwy Se Bldg A106, Cartersville, Georgia. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (770) 386-1389.

Dr Joseph Distefano is licensed to practice in Georgia (license number POD001323) 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 1013357383.

Contact Information

Dr Joseph Distefano, DPM
958 Joe Frank Harris Pkwy Se Bldg A106,
Cartersville, GA 30120-2151
(770) 386-1389
(770) 386-4894

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Joseph Distefano
GenderMale
SpecialityPodiatry
Experience11 Years
Location958 Joe Frank Harris Pkwy Se Bldg A106, Cartersville, Georgia
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 Joseph Distefano attended and graduated from Temple University School Of Medicine in 2013
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1013357383
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/01/2013
  • Last Update Date: 03/21/2023
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 3678856358
  • Enrollment ID: I20211110000477

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Joseph Distefano such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1013357383NPI-NPPES
003258042CMedicaidGA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
213ES0103XPodiatrist - Foot & Ankle Surgery 01669 (Maryland)Secondary
213ES0103XPodiatrist - Foot & Ankle Surgery POD001323 (Georgia)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Cartersville Medical CenterCartersville, GAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Ankle And Foot Centers Of Georgia, Llc802229529446

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 Joseph Distefano allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NameAnkle And Foot Centers Of Georgia, Llc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1992003479
PECOS PAC ID: 8022295294
Enrollment ID: O20110616000039

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 Joseph Distefano 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 Joseph Distefano, DPM
1975 Highway 54 W Ste 205,
Peachtree City, GA 30269-4794

Ph: (678) 902-0457
Dr Joseph Distefano, DPM
958 Joe Frank Harris Pkwy Se Bldg A106,
Cartersville, GA 30120-2151

Ph: (770) 386-1389

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