Joel Thomas Hummer, MD - Medicare Family Practice in Elkins, WV

Joel Thomas Hummer, MD is a medicare enrolled "Family Medicine" physician in Elkins, West Virginia. He went to Jc Edwards School Of Medicine, Marshall University and graduated in 1991 and has 33 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Family Practice. He is a member of the group practice Davis Memorial Hospital and his current practice location is 812 Gorman Ave, Elkins, West Virginia. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (304) 636-3300.

Joel Thomas Hummer is licensed to practice in West Virginia (license number 17030) 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 1376641761.

Contact Information

Joel Thomas Hummer, MD
812 Gorman Ave,
Elkins, WV 26241-3181
(304) 636-3300
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Physician's Profile

Full NameJoel Thomas Hummer
GenderMale
SpecialityFamily Practice
Experience33 Years
Location812 Gorman Ave, Elkins, West Virginia
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 Thomas Hummer attended and graduated from Jc Edwards School Of Medicine, Marshall University in 1991
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1376641761
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 09/20/2006
  • Last Update Date: 12/10/2015
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 3072699446
  • Enrollment ID: I20080326000038

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Joel Thomas Hummer such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1376641761NPI-NPPES
0054067000MedicaidWV

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207Q00000XFamily Medicine 17030 (West Virginia)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Davis Medical CenterElkins, WVHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Davis Memorial Hospital307241854069

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 Thomas Hummer allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameDavis Memorial Hospital
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1619964806
PECOS PAC ID: 3072418540
Enrollment ID: O20040107000438

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 Thomas Hummer 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 Thomas Hummer, MD
812 Gorman Ave,
Elkins, WV 26241-3181

Ph: (304) 636-3300
Joel Thomas Hummer, MD
812 Gorman Ave,
Elkins, WV 26241-3181

Ph: (304) 636-3300

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Family Medicine Doctors in Elkins, WV

Dr. David Jay Currence, M.D.
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Dr. Ardel William Delgado Gorospe, M.D.
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Dr. Caren Lee Thompson, D.O.
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Phone: 304-637-8907    Fax: 304-637-3592
Dr. Catherine M. Chua, D.O.
Family Medicine
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 812 Gorman Ave, Elkins, WV 26241
Phone: 304-637-0433    Fax: 304-637-0435
Dr. Matthew Cupp, MD
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 88 Stone Mountain Ln, Elkins, WV 26241
Phone: 304-637-5800    
Dr. Philip J. Chua, D.O.
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 812 Gorman Ave, Elkins, WV 26241
Phone: 304-636-3300    

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