Dr John A Shannon, MD - Medicare Obstetrics & Gynecology in Decatur, AL

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Dr John A Shannon, MD is a medicare enrolled "Obstetrics & Gynecology" physician in Decatur, Alabama. His current practice location is 1304 13th Ave Se, Decatur, Alabama. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (256) 355-9711.

Dr John A Shannon is licensed to practice in Alabama (license number 57091) and he also participates in the medicare program. He does not accept medicare assignments directly but he may accept medicare through third-party (refer to Reassignment section below) and may also prescribe medicare part D drugs. His NPI Number is 1437118825.

Contact Information

Dr John A Shannon, MD
1304 13th Ave Se,
Decatur, AL 35601-4359
(256) 355-9711
(256) 351-9717

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr John A Shannon
GenderMale
SpecialityObstetrics & Gynecology
Location1304 13th Ave Se, Decatur, Alabama
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsMedicare enrolled and may accept medicare through third-party reassignment. May prescribe medicare part D drugs.
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1437118825
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 03/23/2006
  • Last Update Date: 04/01/2011
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 1951381268
  • Enrollment ID: I20240620002528

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr John A Shannon such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1437118825NPI-NPPES
000083233MedicaidAL

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207V00000XObstetrics & Gynecology 57091 (Alabama)Primary

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 John A Shannon allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameWT Medical Associates
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1295223279
PECOS PAC ID: 1951650613
Enrollment ID: O20180814002772

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 John A Shannon 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 John A Shannon, MD
1304 13th Ave Se,
Decatur, AL 35601-4359

Ph: (256) 355-9711		Dr John A Shannon, MD
1304 13th Ave Se,
Decatur, AL 35601-4359

Ph: (256) 355-9711

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Dr. Cara L Hoffman, MD
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Gerry Francis Ellis, MD
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Dr. Mitchell W Schuster, M.D.
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Practice Location: 1304 13th Ave Se, Decatur, AL 35601
Phone: 256-355-9711    Fax: 256-351-9717
Susan Goldby, C.R.N.P
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Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
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Phone: 256-355-9711    Fax: 256-351-9717
Dr. Moses A Awoniyi, M.D.
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Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
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Phone: 256-353-0410    Fax: 256-353-0649
Dr. G William Manifold, MD
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Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 1874 Beltline Rd Sw, Suite 300, Decatur, AL 35601
Phone: 256-350-9700    Fax: 256-350-9797
Hayden Hamby Kassels,
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1304 13th Ave Se Ste B, Decatur, AL 35601
Phone: 256-973-5216    Fax: 256-973-3177

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Medicare Assignment: Assignment means that your doctor, provider, or supplier agrees (or is required by law) to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services. Most doctors, providers, and suppliers accept assignment, but you should always check to make sure. Participating providers have signed an agreement to accept assignment for all Medicare-covered services.

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