Dr Rufus Thrower Jr, MD - Medicare Obstetrics/gynecology in Little Rock, AR

Dr Rufus Thrower Jr, MD is a medicare enrolled "Obstetrics & Gynecology" physician in Little Rock, Arkansas. He went to University Of Arkansas College Of Medicine and graduated in 1977 and has 47 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Obstetrics/gynecology. His current practice location is 1601 S University Ave, Little Rock, Arkansas. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (501) 663-6316.

Dr Rufus Thrower Jr is licensed to practice in Arkansas (license number C5503) 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 1588745046.

Contact Information

Dr Rufus Thrower Jr, MD
1601 S University Ave,
Little Rock, AR 72204-3601
(501) 663-6316
(501) 663-1855

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Rufus Thrower Jr
GenderMale
SpecialityObstetrics/gynecology
Experience47 Years
Location1601 S University Ave, Little Rock, Arkansas
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 Rufus Thrower Jr attended and graduated from University Of Arkansas College Of Medicine in 1977
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1588745046
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 10/18/2006
  • Last Update Date: 03/05/2008
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 5395820377
  • Enrollment ID: I20080314000516

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Rufus Thrower Jr such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1588745046NPI-NPPES
104940001MedicaidAR

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207V00000XObstetrics & Gynecology C5503 (Arkansas)Primary

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 Rufus Thrower Jr allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameHealth Care For Women, P.a.
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1821170846
PECOS PAC ID: 2163601964
Enrollment ID: O20110126000328
Entity NameObhg Arkansas Pa
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1962862920
PECOS PAC ID: 4880984558
Enrollment ID: O20160608001838
Entity NameObhg Arkansas West Pa
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1518421767
PECOS PAC ID: 3274868633
Enrollment ID: O20190709000294

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 Rufus Thrower Jr 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 Rufus Thrower Jr, MD
1601 S University Ave,
Little Rock, AR 72204-3601

Ph: (501) 663-6316
Dr Rufus Thrower Jr, MD
1601 S University Ave,
Little Rock, AR 72204-3601

Ph: (501) 663-6316

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