Forrest Simpson Wells, MD - Medicare Plastic And Reconstructive Surgery in Ocean Springs, MS

Forrest Simpson Wells, MD is a medicare enrolled "Surgery - Plastic And Reconstructive Surgery" physician in Ocean Springs, Mississippi. He went to University Of Alabama School Of Medicine and graduated in 1995 and has 29 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Plastic And Reconstructive Surgery. He is a member of the group practice Gulf Coast Plastic And Reconstructive Surgery, Pllc and his current practice location is 4509 Gibson Rd, Ocean Springs, Mississippi. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (228) 872-3993.

Forrest Simpson Wells is licensed to practice in Mississippi (license number 18050) 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 1477568749.

Contact Information

Forrest Simpson Wells, MD
4509 Gibson Rd,
Ocean Springs, MS 39564-6026
(228) 872-3993
(228) 872-3992

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Physician's Profile

Full NameForrest Simpson Wells
GenderMale
SpecialityPlastic And Reconstructive Surgery
Experience29 Years
Location4509 Gibson Rd, Ocean Springs, 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:
  • Forrest Simpson Wells attended and graduated from University Of Alabama School Of Medicine in 1995
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1477568749
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/29/2006
  • Last Update Date: 05/19/2020
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 8426122359
  • Enrollment ID: I20080811000317

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Forrest Simpson Wells such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1477568749NPI-NPPES
P0007341ZOtherMSMEDICARE RAILROAD
03479057MedicaidMS

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
2086S0122XSurgery - Plastic And Reconstructive Surgery 18050 (Mississippi)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Singing River Health SystemPascagoula, MSHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Gulf Coast Plastic And Reconstructive Surgery, Pllc20625568632

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. Forrest Simpson Wells allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameGulf Coast Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, Pllc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1336259100
PECOS PAC ID: 2062556863
Enrollment ID: O20100217000457

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. Forrest Simpson Wells 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
Forrest Simpson Wells, MD
4509 Gibson Rd,
Ocean Springs, MS 39564-6026

Ph: (228) 872-3993
Forrest Simpson Wells, MD
4509 Gibson Rd,
Ocean Springs, MS 39564-6026

Ph: (228) 872-3993

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