Dr Joshua Blake Wharton, MD - Medicare Dermatology in Guntersville, AL

Dr Joshua Blake Wharton, MD is a medicare enrolled "Dermatology" physician in Guntersville, Alabama. He went to University Of Alabama School Of Medicine and graduated in 2006 and has 18 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Dermatology. He is a member of the group practice Dermatology Of North Alabama, Inc. and his current practice location is 2307 Homer Clayton Dr, Guntersville, Alabama. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (256) 571-8770.

Dr Joshua Blake Wharton is licensed to practice in Georgia (license number 002457) 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 1003014762.

Contact Information

Dr Joshua Blake Wharton, MD
2307 Homer Clayton Dr,
Guntersville, AL 35976-2205
(256) 571-8770
(256) 571-8775

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Joshua Blake Wharton
GenderMale
SpecialityDermatology
Experience18 Years
Location2307 Homer Clayton Dr, Guntersville, 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 Joshua Blake Wharton attended and graduated from University Of Alabama School Of Medicine in 2006
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1003014762
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/04/2007
  • Last Update Date: 04/28/2022
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 9436273430
  • Enrollment ID: I20100827000331

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Joshua Blake Wharton such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1003014762NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207N00000XDermatology 002457 (Georgia)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Marshall Medical CentersBoaz, ALHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Dermatology Of North Alabama, Inc.85271825263

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 Joshua Blake Wharton allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameDermatology Of North Alabama, Inc.
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1689993156
PECOS PAC ID: 8527182526
Enrollment ID: O20100827000300

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 Joshua Blake Wharton 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 Joshua Blake Wharton, MD
2307 Homer Clayton Dr,
Guntersville, AL 35976-2205

Ph: (256) 571-8770
Dr Joshua Blake Wharton, MD
2307 Homer Clayton Dr,
Guntersville, AL 35976-2205

Ph: (256) 571-8770

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