Dr Kristopher Scott Wheeler, MD - Medicare Orthopedic Surgery in Demorest, GA

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Dr Kristopher Scott Wheeler, MD is a medicare enrolled "Orthopaedic Surgery" physician in Demorest, Georgia. He went to University Of Tennessee, Hsc, College Of Medicine and graduated in 2008 and has 17 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Orthopedic Surgery. He is a member of the group practice Northeast Georgia Physicians Group Inc and his current practice location is 247 Adams Drive, Demorest, Georgia. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (706) 839-4096.

Dr Kristopher Scott Wheeler is licensed to practice in Georgia (license number 70008) 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 1295901262.

Contact Information

Dr Kristopher Scott Wheeler, MD
247 Adams Drive,
Demorest, GA 30535-3053
(706) 839-4096
(706) 839-4097

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Kristopher Scott Wheeler
GenderMale
SpecialityOrthopedic Surgery
Experience17 Years
Location247 Adams Drive, Demorest, Georgia
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 Kristopher Scott Wheeler attended and graduated from University Of Tennessee, Hsc, College Of Medicine in 2008
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1295901262
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 04/30/2008
  • Last Update Date: 06/14/2023
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 3577788595
  • Enrollment ID: I20140708001383

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Kristopher Scott Wheeler such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1295901262NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207X00000XOrthopaedic Surgery 70008 (Georgia)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Hmc Home CareDemorest, GAHome health agency
Tugaloo Home Health Agency, An Amedisys CompanyLavonia, GAHome health agency
Habersham County Medical CtrDemorest, GAHospital
Northside HospitalAtlanta, GAHospital
Northeast Georgia Medical Center, IncGainesville, GAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Northeast Georgia Physicians Group Inc6901898386706

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 Kristopher Scott Wheeler allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameNortheast Georgia Physicians Group Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1891745212
PECOS PAC ID: 6901898386
Enrollment ID: O20040402001277
Entity NameThe Hospital Authority Of Habersham County
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1689736282
PECOS PAC ID: 9436142338
Enrollment ID: O20040406001423

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 Kristopher Scott Wheeler 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 Kristopher Scott Wheeler, MD
Po Box 742616,
Atlanta, GA 30374-2616

Ph: (770) 219-8420		Dr Kristopher Scott Wheeler, MD
247 Adams Drive,
Demorest, GA 30535-3053

Ph: (706) 839-4096

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Orthopaedic Surgery Doctors in Demorest, GA

Dr. William Starr Mclean, D.O.
Orthopedic Surgery
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 247 Adams Drive, Demorest, GA 30535
Phone: 706-839-4096    
Gary P Mccarthy, M.D.
Orthopedic Surgery
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 800 Austin Dr, Demorest, GA 30535
Phone: 706-839-4095    Fax: 706-839-4097

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