Dr Robert Scott Hellard, MD - Medicare Psychiatry in Decatur, AL

Dr Robert Scott Hellard, MD is a medicare enrolled "Psychiatry & Neurology - Psychiatry" physician in Decatur, Alabama. He went to University Of Alabama School Of Medicine and graduated in 1994 and has 30 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Psychiatry. He is a member of the group practice Allina Health System, Allina Health System and his current practice location is 1606 Church St Se, Decatur, Alabama. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (256) 351-1444.

Dr Robert Scott Hellard is licensed to practice in Alabama (license number 21599) 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 1174663496.

Contact Information

Dr Robert Scott Hellard, MD
1606 Church St Se,
Decatur, AL 35601-3402
(256) 351-1444
(256) 351-8897

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Robert Scott Hellard
GenderMale
SpecialityPsychiatry
Experience30 Years
Location1606 Church St Se, Decatur, 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 Robert Scott Hellard attended and graduated from University Of Alabama School Of Medicine in 1994
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1174663496
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 02/07/2007
  • Last Update Date: 07/20/2022
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 6608928718
  • Enrollment ID: I20220802003801

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Robert Scott Hellard such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1174663496NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
2084P0800XPsychiatry & Neurology - Psychiatry 71658 (Minnesota)Secondary
2084P0800XPsychiatry & Neurology - Psychiatry 2065-320 (Wisconsin)Secondary
2084P0800XPsychiatry & Neurology - Psychiatry 21599 (Alabama)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Abbott Northwestern HospitalMinneapolis, MNHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Allina Health System45875736133071
Allina Health System45875736133071

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 Robert Scott Hellard allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameAllina Health System
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1578507513
PECOS PAC ID: 4587573613
Enrollment ID: O20031218000417

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 Robert Scott Hellard 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 Robert Scott Hellard, MD
1606 Church St Se,
Decatur, AL 35601-3402

Ph: (256) 351-1444
Dr Robert Scott Hellard, MD
1606 Church St Se,
Decatur, AL 35601-3402

Ph: (256) 351-1444

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