Dr William E Holcomb Iii, MD - Medicare Ophthalmology in Cullman, AL

Dr William E Holcomb Iii, MD is a medicare enrolled "Ophthalmology" physician in Cullman, 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 Ophthalmology. He is a member of the group practice William E Holcomb, Md And Associates, Inc and his current practice location is 1813 Kress Street Ne, Cullman, Alabama. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (256) 739-3605.

Dr William E Holcomb Iii is licensed to practice in Alabama (license number 13470) 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 1427037605.

Contact Information

Dr William E Holcomb Iii, MD
1813 Kress Street Ne,
Cullman, AL 35058-0689
(256) 739-3605
(256) 734-8681

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr William E Holcomb Iii
GenderMale
SpecialityOphthalmology
Experience38 Years
Location1813 Kress Street Ne, Cullman, 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 William E Holcomb Iii attended and graduated from University Of Alabama School Of Medicine in 1986
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1427037605
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 01/16/2006
  • Last Update Date: 01/14/2015
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 2961548425
  • Enrollment ID: I20091214000131

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr William E Holcomb Iii such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1427037605NPI-NPPES
4772500001OtherALCIGNA GOV SERVICES
180046404OtherALRAIL ROAD MEDICARE

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207W00000XOphthalmology 13470 (Alabama)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Cullman Regional Medical CenterCullman, ALHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
William E Holcomb, Md And Associates, Inc61038436854

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 William E Holcomb Iii allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameWilliam E Holcomb, Md & Associates, Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1831264407
PECOS PAC ID: 6103843685
Enrollment ID: O20051025000531

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 William E Holcomb Iii 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 William E Holcomb Iii, MD
1813 Kress Street Ne,
Cullman, AL 35058-0689

Ph: (256) 739-3605
Dr William E Holcomb Iii, MD
1813 Kress Street Ne,
Cullman, AL 35058-0689

Ph: (256) 739-3605

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