Arthur Robert Sheppard, MD, - Medicare Hospitalist in Tuscaloosa, AL

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Arthur Robert Sheppard, MD, is a medicare enrolled "Hospitalist" physician in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. His current practice location is 850 Peter Bryce Blvd, Tuscaloosa, Alabama. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (205) 348-1770.

Arthur Robert Sheppard is licensed to practice in Alabama (license number MD7877) and he also participates in the medicare program. He does not accept medicare assignments directly but he may accept medicare through third-party (refer to Reassignment section below) and may also prescribe medicare part D drugs. His NPI Number is 1134199789.

Contact Information

Arthur Robert Sheppard, MD,
850 Peter Bryce Blvd,
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401-7419
(205) 348-1770
(205) 348-5145

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Physician's Profile

Full NameArthur Robert Sheppard
GenderMale
SpecialityHospitalist
Location850 Peter Bryce Blvd, Tuscaloosa, Alabama
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsMedicare enrolled and may accept medicare through third-party reassignment. May prescribe medicare part D drugs.
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1134199789
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 01/25/2006
  • Last Update Date: 03/07/2023
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 1850342379
  • Enrollment ID: I20050202000364

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Arthur Robert Sheppard such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1134199789NPI-NPPES
051511661MedicaidAL

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207R00000XInternal Medicine 07877 (Alabama)Secondary
208M00000XHospitalist MD7877 (Alabama)Primary

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. Arthur Robert Sheppard allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameThe Dch Healthcare Authority
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1841394418
PECOS PAC ID: 8123924248
Enrollment ID: O20040204000874
Entity NameWhatley Health Services Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1063422756
PECOS PAC ID: 8224921705
Enrollment ID: O20040206000846
Entity NameCapstone Health Services Foundation Pc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1740397751
PECOS PAC ID: 6103724489
Enrollment ID: O20040330001160

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. Arthur Robert Sheppard 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
Arthur Robert Sheppard, MD,
850 Peter Bryce Blvd,
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401-7419

Ph: (205) 348-1770		Arthur Robert Sheppard, MD,
850 Peter Bryce Blvd,
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401-7419

Ph: (205) 348-1770

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Hospitalist Doctors in Tuscaloosa, AL

Robert D Slaughter, MD
Hospitalist
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 850 Peter Bryce Blvd, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
Phone: 205-348-1770    Fax: 205-348-5145
Dr. Neil Kirit Shah, M.D.
Hospitalist
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 100 Rice Mine Rd N Ste 100, Tuscaloosa, AL 35406
Phone: 205-349-4200    
Mansoor Mehmood, M.D.
Hospitalist
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 850 Peter Bryce Blvd, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
Phone: 205-348-1770    Fax: 205-348-1772

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Medicare Assignment: Assignment means that your doctor, provider, or supplier agrees (or is required by law) to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services. Most doctors, providers, and suppliers accept assignment, but you should always check to make sure. Participating providers have signed an agreement to accept assignment for all Medicare-covered services.

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