George Nelson Cooper, MD - Medicare Anesthesiology in Alexander City, AL

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George Nelson Cooper, MD is a medicare enrolled "Anesthesiology" physician in Alexander City, Alabama. He went to University Of Alabama School Of Medicine and graduated in 1990 and has 34 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Anesthesiology. He is a member of the group practice Blue Lake Health Alabama, Llc and his current practice location is 3316 Highway 280, Alexander City, Alabama. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (256) 329-2938.

George Nelson Cooper is licensed to practice in Alabama (license number MD.18143) 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 1881754604.

Contact Information

George Nelson Cooper, MD
3316 Highway 280,
Alexander City, AL 35010-3369
(256) 329-2938
(256) 329-2938

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Physician's Profile

Full NameGeorge Nelson Cooper
GenderMale
SpecialityAnesthesiology
Experience34 Years
Location3316 Highway 280, Alexander City, 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:
  • George Nelson Cooper attended and graduated from University Of Alabama School Of Medicine in 1990
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1881754604
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 12/11/2006
  • Last Update Date: 09/08/2017
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 8022298025
  • Enrollment ID: I20110208000905

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for George Nelson Cooper such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1881754604NPI-NPPES
000024893MedicaidAL

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207L00000XAnesthesiology MD.18143 (Alabama)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Russell Medical CenterAlexander city, ALHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Blue Lake Health Alabama, Llc832541537513

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. George Nelson Cooper allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameAnesthesia Services Of Birmingham, P.c.
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1184663064
PECOS PAC ID: 2961390414
Enrollment ID: O20040308000434
Entity NameAsb Pain Services, Llc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1043714322
PECOS PAC ID: 8123375029
Enrollment ID: O20180724001905
Entity NameBlue Lake Health Alabama, Llc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1376266726
PECOS PAC ID: 8325415375
Enrollment ID: O20221103000629

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. George Nelson Cooper 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
George Nelson Cooper, MD
2151 Old Rocky Ridge Rd, Suite 106,
Birmingham, AL 35216-7235

Ph: (205) 989-1080		George Nelson Cooper, MD
3316 Highway 280,
Alexander City, AL 35010-3369

Ph: (256) 329-2938

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