Dr John Rivers Shipp, M D - Medicare Ophthalmology in Jackson, MS

Dr John Rivers Shipp, M D is a medicare enrolled "Ophthalmology" physician in Jackson, Mississippi. He went to University Of Mississippi School Of Medicine and graduated in 2005 and has 19 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Ophthalmology. He is a member of the group practice Shipp And Wooten Eye Center Pllc and his current practice location is 2500 N State St, Jackson, Mississippi. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (601) 984-5023.

Dr John Rivers Shipp is licensed to practice in Mississippi (license number T-1831) 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 1538379789.

Contact Information

Dr John Rivers Shipp, M D
2500 N State St,
Jackson, MS 39216-4500
(601) 984-5023
(601) 815-3773

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr John Rivers Shipp
GenderMale
SpecialityOphthalmology
Experience19 Years
Location2500 N State St, Jackson, Mississippi
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 John Rivers Shipp attended and graduated from University Of Mississippi School Of Medicine in 2005
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1538379789
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 05/23/2007
  • Last Update Date: 10/06/2008
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 4385797208
  • Enrollment ID: I20090724000392

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr John Rivers Shipp such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1538379789NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207W00000XOphthalmology T-1831 (Mississippi)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Shipp And Wooten Eye Center Pllc47899293323

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 Rivers Shipp allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameShipp & Wooten Eye Center Pllc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1043716665
PECOS PAC ID: 4789929332
Enrollment ID: O20181231000529

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 Rivers Shipp 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 Rivers Shipp, M D
2500 N State St,
Jackson, MS 39216-4500

Ph: (601) 984-5023
Dr John Rivers Shipp, M D
2500 N State St,
Jackson, MS 39216-4500

Ph: (601) 984-5023

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