Dr Richard J Lewis, MD - Medicare Anesthesiology in Birmingham, AL

Dr Richard J Lewis, MD is a medicare enrolled "Anesthesiology" physician in Birmingham, Alabama. He went to University Of Alabama School Of Medicine and graduated in 1986 and has 38 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Anesthesiology. He is a member of the group practice Anesthesiologists Associated Pc and his current practice location is 701 Princeton Ave Sw, Birmingham, Alabama. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (205) 783-3144.

Dr Richard J Lewis is licensed to practice in Alabama (license number 00013407) 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 1255311643.

Contact Information

Dr Richard J Lewis, MD
701 Princeton Ave Sw,
Birmingham, AL 35211
(205) 783-3144
(205) 783-3195

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Richard J Lewis
GenderMale
SpecialityAnesthesiology
Experience38 Years
Location701 Princeton Ave Sw, Birmingham, 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 Richard J Lewis attended and graduated from University Of Alabama School Of Medicine in 1986
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1255311643
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 01/20/2006
  • Last Update Date: 07/08/2007
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 0143121616
  • Enrollment ID: I20101117001472

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Richard J Lewis such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1255311643NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207L00000XAnesthesiology 00013407 (Alabama)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Princeton Baptist Medical CenterBirmingham, ALHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Anesthesiologists Associated Pc6204739519359

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 Richard J Lewis allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameAnesthesiologists Associated Pc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1851371850
PECOS PAC ID: 6204739519
Enrollment ID: O20040202000465
Entity NameAnesthesia & Pain Management Of Tuscaloosa
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1932193406
PECOS PAC ID: 6204802705
Enrollment ID: O20040907000672

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 Richard J Lewis 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 Richard J Lewis, MD
Po Box 235022,
Montgomery, AL 36123-5022

Ph: (334) 386-2051
Dr Richard J Lewis, MD
701 Princeton Ave Sw,
Birmingham, AL 35211

Ph: (205) 783-3144

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