Dr John Thames, DO - Medicare Family Practice in Wiggins, MS

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Dr John Thames, DO is a medicare enrolled "Family Medicine" physician in Wiggins, Mississippi. He went to University Of Pikeville, Kentucky College Of Osteopathic Med and graduated in 2015 and has 11 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Family Practice. He is a member of the group practice Memorial Hospital At Gulfport and his current practice location is 1428 Azalea Dr S, Wiggins, Mississippi. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (601) 928-9674.

Dr John Thames is licensed to practice in Mississippi (license number 24548) 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 1689057721.

Contact Information

Dr John Thames, DO
1428 Azalea Dr S,
Wiggins, MS 39577
(601) 928-9674
(601) 928-5963

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr John Thames
GenderMale
SpecialityFamily Practice
Experience11 Years
Location1428 Azalea Dr S, Wiggins, 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 Thames attended and graduated from University Of Pikeville, Kentucky College Of Osteopathic Med in 2015
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1689057721
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/07/2015
  • Last Update Date: 06/22/2023
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 3779851704
  • Enrollment ID: I20170616000278

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr John Thames such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1689057721NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207P00000XEmergency Medicine 24548 (Mississippi)Secondary
207Q00000XFamily Medicine 24548 (Mississippi)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Vitalcaring GroupGulfport, MSHome health agency
Mississippi Homecare Of PicayunePicayune, MSHome health agency
Enhabit Home Health & HospiceHattiesburg, MSHome health agency
Vitalcaring GroupWiggins, MSHospice
Memorial Hospital At GulfportGulfport, MSHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Memorial Hospital At Gulfport2466524012473

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 Thames allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameMemorial Hospital at Gulfport
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1093142598
PECOS PAC ID: 2466524012
Enrollment ID: O20090515000396

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 Thames 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 Thames, DO
1428 Azalea Dr S,
Wiggins, MS 39577-8195

Ph: (601) 928-9674		Dr John Thames, DO
1428 Azalea Dr S,
Wiggins, MS 39577

Ph: (601) 928-9674

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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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