Gene Lee Watterson Jr, MD - Medicare Rheumatology in Birmingham, AL

Gene Lee Watterson Jr, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Rheumatology" physician in Birmingham, Alabama. He went to University Of South Alabama College Of Medicine and graduated in 1988 and has 36 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Rheumatology. He is a member of the group practice Alabama Orthopedic Spine And Sports Medicine Associates P C and his current practice location is 1801 Gadsden Hwy, Birmingham, Alabama. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (205) 838-3900.

Gene Lee Watterson Jr is licensed to practice in Alabama (license number 00014832) 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 1225001449.

Contact Information

Gene Lee Watterson Jr, MD
1801 Gadsden Hwy,
Birmingham, AL 35235-3134
(205) 838-3900
(205) 838-3906

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Physician's Profile

Full NameGene Lee Watterson Jr
GenderMale
SpecialityRheumatology
Experience36 Years
Location1801 Gadsden Hwy, Birmingham, 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:
  • Gene Lee Watterson Jr attended and graduated from University Of South Alabama College Of Medicine in 1988
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1225001449
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 02/08/2006
  • Last Update Date: 05/25/2016
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 7315070745
  • Enrollment ID: I20100805000056

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Gene Lee Watterson Jr such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1225001449NPI-NPPES
51034834OtherALBLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD
34834MedicaidAL

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207RR0500XInternal Medicine - Rheumatology 00014832 (Alabama)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
St. Vincent's EastBirmingham, ALHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Alabama Orthopedic Spine And Sports Medicine Associates P C539564306840

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. Gene Lee Watterson Jr allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameAlabama Orthopedic Spine & Sports Medicine Associates P C
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1659344984
PECOS PAC ID: 5395643068
Enrollment ID: O20031219000647

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. Gene Lee Watterson 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
Gene Lee Watterson Jr, MD
1801 Gadsden Highway,
Birmingham, AL 35235-3134

Ph: (205) 838-3900
Gene Lee Watterson Jr, MD
1801 Gadsden Hwy,
Birmingham, AL 35235-3134

Ph: (205) 838-3900

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