Dr Andrew H Rhea, MD - Medicare Neurosurgery in Florence, SC

Dr Andrew H Rhea, MD is a medicare enrolled "Neurological Surgery" physician in Florence, South Carolina. He went to University Of Colorado School Of Medicine, Denver and graduated in 1989 and has 35 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Neurosurgery. He is a member of the group practice Mcleod Physician Associates Ii and his current practice location is 1204 E Cheves St, Florence, South Carolina. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (843) 673-0122.

Dr Andrew H Rhea is licensed to practice in South Carolina (license number 14354) 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 1508823386.

Contact Information

Dr Andrew H Rhea, MD
1204 E Cheves St,
Florence, SC 29506-2710
(843) 673-0122
(843) 673-0227

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Andrew H Rhea
GenderMale
SpecialityNeurosurgery
Experience35 Years
Location1204 E Cheves St, Florence, South Carolina
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 Andrew H Rhea attended and graduated from University Of Colorado School Of Medicine, Denver in 1989
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1508823386
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 04/27/2006
  • Last Update Date: 06/20/2016
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 2961422860
  • Enrollment ID: I20110413000243

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Andrew H Rhea such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1508823386NPI-NPPES
143543MedicaidSC

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207T00000XNeurological Surgery 14354 (South Carolina)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Mcleod Regional Medical Center-pee DeeFlorence, SCHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Mcleod Physician Associates Ii8224031307520

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 Andrew H Rhea allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameFlorence Neurosurgery And Spine Pc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1306801840
PECOS PAC ID: 5991725897
Enrollment ID: O20051206000584
Entity NameMcleod Physician Associates Ii
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1801990494
PECOS PAC ID: 8224031307
Enrollment ID: O20060926000568

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 Andrew H Rhea 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 Andrew H Rhea, MD
1204 E Cheves St,
Florence, SC 29506-2710

Ph: (843) 673-0122
Dr Andrew H Rhea, MD
1204 E Cheves St,
Florence, SC 29506-2710

Ph: (843) 673-0122

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