Dr Joel Douglas Abbott, MD - Medicare Rheumatology in Mountain Brk, AL

Dr Joel Douglas Abbott, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Rheumatology" physician in Mountain Brk, Alabama. He went to University Of South Alabama College Of Medicine and graduated in 2000 and has 24 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Rheumatology. He is a member of the group practice Rheumatology Associates, P.c and his current practice location is 12 Office Park Cir, Mountain Brk, Alabama. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (205) 933-0320.

Dr Joel Douglas Abbott is licensed to practice in Alabama (license number 24243) 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 1689659021.

Contact Information

Dr Joel Douglas Abbott, MD
12 Office Park Cir,
Mountain Brk, AL 35223-2521
(205) 933-0320
(205) 933-6400

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Joel Douglas Abbott
GenderMale
SpecialityRheumatology
Experience24 Years
Location12 Office Park Cir, Mountain Brk, 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:
  • Dr Joel Douglas Abbott attended and graduated from University Of South Alabama College Of Medicine in 2000
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1689659021
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 12/08/2005
  • Last Update Date: 08/29/2023
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 5092741421
  • Enrollment ID: I20050715000998

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Joel Douglas Abbott such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1689659021NPI-NPPES
51001385OtherALBCBS

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207RR0500XInternal Medicine - Rheumatology 24243 (Alabama)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Rheumatology Associates, P.c721492058612

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 Joel Douglas Abbott allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameRheumatology Associates, P.c
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1336355486
PECOS PAC ID: 7214920586
Enrollment ID: O20040405000666

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 Joel Douglas Abbott 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 Joel Douglas Abbott, MD
12 Office Park Cir,
Mountain Brk, AL 35223-2521

Ph: (205) 933-0320
Dr Joel Douglas Abbott, MD
12 Office Park Cir,
Mountain Brk, AL 35223-2521

Ph: (205) 933-0320

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Internal Medicine Doctors in Mountain Brk, AL

Maura J Kennedy, MD
Rheumatology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 12 Office Park Cir, Mountain Brk, AL 35223
Phone: 205-933-0320    Fax: 205-933-6400
Dr. David Huntsman Jackson, MD
Rheumatology
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 3647 Dunbarton Dr, Mountain Brk, AL 35223
Phone: 205-967-5761    
Dr. William Alan Paul, MD
Rheumatology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 12 Office Park Cir, Mountain Brk, AL 35223
Phone: 059-332-0320    Fax: 205-933-6400
Dr. Peter Anthony Saway, MD
Rheumatology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 12 Office Park Cir, Mountain Brk, AL 35223
Phone: 205-933-0320    Fax: 205-933-6400
Mary Payne, M.D.
Rheumatology
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 3820 River View Dr, Mountain Brk, AL 35243
Phone: 205-967-1172    
Anthony Michael Turkiewicz, MD
Rheumatology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 12 Office Park Cir, Mountain Brk, AL 35223
Phone: 205-933-0320    Fax: 205-933-6400

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