Binod Bista, MD - Medicare Family Practice in Athens, AL

Binod Bista, MD is a medicare enrolled "Family Medicine" physician in Athens, Alabama. He graduated from medical school in 2003 and has 21 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Family Practice. His current practice location is 902 W Washington St, Athens, Alabama. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (256) 216-9777.

Binod Bista is licensed to practice in Alabama (license number 31074) 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 1073769493.

Contact Information

Binod Bista, MD
902 W Washington St,
Athens, AL 35611-2438
(256) 216-9777
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Physician's Profile

Full NameBinod Bista
GenderMale
SpecialityFamily Practice
Experience21 Years
Location902 W Washington St, Athens, 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:
  • Binod Bista graduated from medical school in 2003
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1073769493
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 08/18/2008
  • Last Update Date: 01/09/2012
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 3274705835
  • Enrollment ID: I20111004000759

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Binod Bista such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1073769493NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207Q00000XFamily Medicine 31074 (Alabama)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Athens Limestone HospitalAthens, ALHospital
Huntsville HospitalHuntsville, 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. Binod Bista allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NamePrimary Care Pediatrics And Family Medicine, Pc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1083078596
PECOS PAC ID: 2668769308
Enrollment ID: O20160923002152

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. Binod Bista 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
Binod Bista, MD
902 W Washington St,
Athens, AL 35611-2438

Ph: (256) 216-9777
Binod Bista, MD
902 W Washington St,
Athens, AL 35611-2438

Ph: (256) 216-9777

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