Dr Joseph A Santos Afonso, MD - Medicare Psychiatry in Fall River, MA

Dr Joseph A Santos Afonso, MD is a medicare enrolled "Psychiatry & Neurology - Psychiatry" physician in Fall River, Massachusetts. He graduated from medical school in 1990 and has 34 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Psychiatry. He is a member of the group practice The Commonwealth Of Massachusetts and his current practice location is 49 Hillside St, Fall River, Massachusetts. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (508) 235-7200.

Dr Joseph A Santos Afonso is licensed to practice in Massachusetts (license number 151340) 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 1396759015.

Contact Information

Dr Joseph A Santos Afonso, MD
49 Hillside St,
Fall River, MA 02720-5211
(508) 235-7200
(508) 235-7340

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Joseph A Santos Afonso
GenderMale
SpecialityPsychiatry
Experience34 Years
Location49 Hillside St, Fall River, Massachusetts
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 Joseph A Santos Afonso graduated from medical school in 1990
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1396759015
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/28/2006
  • Last Update Date: 06/20/2013
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 6800072851
  • Enrollment ID: I20130809000275

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Joseph A Santos Afonso such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1396759015NPI-NPPES
83701031MedicaidMA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
2084P0800XPsychiatry & Neurology - Psychiatry MD09500 (Rhode Island)Secondary
2084P0800XPsychiatry & Neurology - Psychiatry 151340 (Massachusetts)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Southcoast Hospitals GroupFall river, MAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
The Commonwealth Of Massachusetts8820906860147

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 Joseph A Santos Afonso allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameThe Commonwealth Of Massachusetts
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1851477491
PECOS PAC ID: 8820906860
Enrollment ID: O20040609001391
Entity NameThe Commonwealth Of Massachusetts
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1194803288
PECOS PAC ID: 8820906860
Enrollment ID: O20040928000190

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 Joseph A Santos Afonso 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 Joseph A Santos Afonso, MD
49 Hillside St,
Fall River, MA 02720-5211

Ph: (508) 235-7200
Dr Joseph A Santos Afonso, MD
49 Hillside St,
Fall River, MA 02720-5211

Ph: (508) 235-7200

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