John A Azzato, MD - Medicare Orthopedic Surgery in Southport, NC

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John A Azzato, MD is a medicare enrolled "Orthopaedic Surgery" physician in Southport, North Carolina. He went to Jefferson Medical College Of Thomas Jefferson University and graduated in 1970 and has 56 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Orthopedic Surgery. He is a member of the group practice The Azzato Clinic, Pllc and his current practice location is 1513 N Howe St Ste 4, Southport, North Carolina. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (910) 805-5578.

John A Azzato is licensed to practice in North Carolina (license number 20698) 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 1811914435.

Contact Information

John A Azzato, MD
1513 N Howe St Ste 4,
Southport, NC 28461-2770
(910) 805-5578
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Physician's Profile

Full NameJohn A Azzato
GenderMale
SpecialityOrthopedic Surgery
Experience56 Years
Location1513 N Howe St Ste 4, Southport, 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:
  • John A Azzato attended and graduated from Jefferson Medical College Of Thomas Jefferson University in 1970
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1811914435
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/17/2006
  • Last Update Date: 08/26/2021
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 1052209533
  • Enrollment ID: I20041203000338

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for John A Azzato such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1811914435NPI-NPPES
8912440MedicaidNC

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
202C00000XIndependent Medical Examiner 20698 (North Carolina)Secondary
208D00000XGeneral Practice 20698 (North Carolina)Secondary
2251X0800XPhysical Therapist - Orthopedic 20698 (North Carolina)Secondary
207X00000XOrthopaedic Surgery 20698 (North Carolina)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
J Arthur Dosher Memorial HospitalSouthport, NCHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
The Azzato Clinic, Pllc94366740662

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. John A Azzato allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameThe Azzato Clinic, PLLC
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1639990260
PECOS PAC ID: 9436674066
Enrollment ID: O20250416002264

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. John A Azzato 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
John A Azzato, MD
Po Box 11515,
Southport, NC 28461-1515

Ph: (910) 454-8030		John A Azzato, MD
1513 N Howe St Ste 4,
Southport, NC 28461-2770

Ph: (910) 805-5578

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