Dr George Augustine, MD - Medicare Pulmonary Disease in Orangeburg, SC

Dr George Augustine, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Pulmonary Disease" physician in Orangeburg, South Carolina. He graduated from medical school in 1985 and has 39 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Pulmonary Disease. His current practice location is 1133 Cook Rd, Orangeburg, South Carolina. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (803) 531-5864.

Dr George Augustine is licensed to practice in South Carolina (license number 16453) 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 1376696898.

Contact Information

Dr George Augustine, MD
1133 Cook Rd,
Orangeburg, SC 29118-8204
(803) 531-5864
(803) 539-0452

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr George Augustine
GenderMale
SpecialityPulmonary Disease
Experience39 Years
Location1133 Cook Rd, Orangeburg, 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 George Augustine graduated from medical school in 1985
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1376696898
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 01/19/2007
  • Last Update Date: 07/08/2007
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 2668458563
  • Enrollment ID: I20110322000840

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr George Augustine such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1376696898NPI-NPPES
GP2133MedicaidSC

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207RP1001XInternal Medicine - Pulmonary Disease 16453 (South Carolina)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Musc Medical CenterCharleston, SCHospital

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 George Augustine allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameOrangeburg Lung Associates Pa
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1144251026
PECOS PAC ID: 9032195938
Enrollment ID: O20040629001168

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 George Augustine 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 George Augustine, MD
1133 Cook Rd,
Orangeburg, SC 29118-8204

Ph: (803) 531-5864
Dr George Augustine, MD
1133 Cook Rd,
Orangeburg, SC 29118-8204

Ph: (803) 531-5864

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