Dr William Knox Austin Jr, MD - Medicare Otolaryngology in Mccomb, MS

Dr William Knox Austin Jr, MD is a medicare enrolled "Otolaryngology" physician in Mccomb, Mississippi. He went to University Of Mississippi School Of Medicine and graduated in 1970 and has 54 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Otolaryngology. He is a member of the group practice Southwest Mississippi Ear, Nose And Throat Clinic, P.a. and his current practice location is 405 Marion Avenue, Mccomb, Mississippi. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (601) 684-1250.

Dr William Knox Austin Jr is licensed to practice in Mississippi (license number 05952) 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 1457443897.

Contact Information

Dr William Knox Austin Jr, MD
405 Marion Avenue,
Mccomb, MS 39648
(601) 684-1250
(601) 684-0129

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr William Knox Austin Jr
GenderMale
SpecialityOtolaryngology
Experience54 Years
Location405 Marion Avenue, Mccomb, Mississippi
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 Knox Austin Jr attended and graduated from University Of Mississippi School Of Medicine in 1970
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1457443897
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 09/29/2006
  • Last Update Date: 03/05/2012
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 4688774029
  • Enrollment ID: I20120105000291

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr William Knox Austin Jr such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1457443897NPI-NPPES
0118139MedicaidMS

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207Y00000XOtolaryngology 05952 (Mississippi)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Southwest Ms Regional Medical CenterMccomb, MSHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Southwest Mississippi Ear, Nose And Throat Clinic, P.a.02443306863

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 Knox Austin Jr allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameSouthwest Mississippi Ear, Nose & Throat Clinic, P.a.
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1285709592
PECOS PAC ID: 0244330686
Enrollment ID: O20070713000374

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 Knox Austin 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 William Knox Austin Jr, MD
P.o. Box 666,
Mccomb, MS 39649

Ph: (601) 684-1250
Dr William Knox Austin Jr, MD
405 Marion Avenue,
Mccomb, MS 39648

Ph: (601) 684-1250

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Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 405 Marion Ave, Mccomb, MS 39648
Phone: 601-684-1250    Fax: 601-684-0129

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