Dr Jeffrey W Gefter, MD - Medicare Radiation Oncology in Chattanooga, TN

Dr Jeffrey W Gefter, MD is a medicare enrolled "Radiology - Radiation Oncology" physician in Chattanooga, Tennessee. He went to University Of Florida College Of Medicine and graduated in 1975 and has 49 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Radiation Oncology. He is a member of the group practice Tennessee Oncology, Pllc and his current practice location is 979 E 3rd St, Suite G-20, Chattanooga, Tennessee. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (423) 756-0018.

Dr Jeffrey W Gefter is licensed to practice in Tennessee (license number 14183) 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 1023093168.

Contact Information

Dr Jeffrey W Gefter, MD
979 E 3rd St, Suite G-20,
Chattanooga, TN 37403-2136
(423) 756-0018
(423) 265-2045

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Jeffrey W Gefter
GenderMale
SpecialityRadiation Oncology
Experience49 Years
Location979 E 3rd St, Chattanooga, Tennessee
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 Jeffrey W Gefter attended and graduated from University Of Florida College Of Medicine in 1975
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1023093168
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 12/13/2005
  • Last Update Date: 07/09/2007
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 9830386226
  • Enrollment ID: I20101210000721

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Jeffrey W Gefter such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1023093168NPI-NPPES
3051052MedicaidTN
458598AMedicaidGA
2006290OtherTNBC/BS PROVIDER NUMBER
62-1138684OtherTNTAX ID

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
2085R0001XRadiology - Radiation Oncology 14183 (Tennessee)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Parkridge Medical CenterChattanooga, TNHospital
Erlanger Medical CenterChattanooga, TNHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Tennessee Oncology, Pllc4688586134223

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 Jeffrey W Gefter allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameTennessee Oncology, Pllc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1811955917
PECOS PAC ID: 4688586134
Enrollment ID: O20031103000534

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 Jeffrey W Gefter 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 Jeffrey W Gefter, MD
979 E 3rd St, Suite G-20,
Chattanooga, TN 37403-2136

Ph: (423) 756-0018
Dr Jeffrey W Gefter, MD
979 E 3rd St, Suite G-20,
Chattanooga, TN 37403-2136

Ph: (423) 756-0018

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