Joel H Swofford, MD - Medicare Family Practice in N Wilkesboro, NC

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Joel H Swofford, MD is a medicare enrolled "Family Medicine" physician in N Wilkesboro, North Carolina. He graduated from medical school in 1987 and has 38 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Family Practice. He is a member of the group practice Novant Health Medical Group, Llc and his current practice location is 1919 W Park Dr, N Wilkesboro, North Carolina. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (336) 651-2980.

Joel H Swofford is licensed to practice in North Carolina (license number 0000-39337) 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 1659330116.

Contact Information

Joel H Swofford, MD
1919 W Park Dr,
N Wilkesboro, NC 28659-3564
(336) 651-2980
(336) 667-2047

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Physician's Profile

Full NameJoel H Swofford
GenderMale
SpecialityFamily Practice
Experience38 Years
Location1919 W Park Dr, N Wilkesboro, North Carolina
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:
  • Joel H Swofford graduated from medical school in 1987
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1659330116
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 03/22/2006
  • Last Update Date: 10/25/2020
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 1456322791
  • Enrollment ID: I20040802001129

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Joel H Swofford such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1659330116NPI-NPPES
8981109MedicaidNC

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207Q00000XFamily Medicine 0000-39337 (North Carolina)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Wake Forest Baptist Health Care At Home, LlcWilkesboro, NCHome health agency
Wilkes Regional Medical CenterNorth wilkesboro, NCHospital
Novant Health Forsyth Medical CenterWinston-salem, NCHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Novant Health Medical Group, Llc11532348932144

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. Joel H Swofford allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameNovant Health Medical Group, Llc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1366409492
PECOS PAC ID: 1153234893
Enrollment ID: O20031121000692

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. Joel H Swofford 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
Joel H Swofford, MD
Po Box 751803,
Charlotte, NC 28275-1803

Ph: (336) 651-2980		Joel H Swofford, MD
1919 W Park Dr,
N Wilkesboro, NC 28659-3564

Ph: (336) 651-2980

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Medicare Assignment: Assignment means that your doctor, provider, or supplier agrees (or is required by law) to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services. Most doctors, providers, and suppliers accept assignment, but you should always check to make sure. Participating providers have signed an agreement to accept assignment for all Medicare-covered services.

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