John L Hinson, MD - Medicare Urology in Athens, AL

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John L Hinson, MD is a medicare enrolled "Urology" physician in Athens, Alabama. He went to Baylor College Of Medicine and graduated in 1989 and has 35 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Urology. He is a member of the group practice Limestone Urology Associates and his current practice location is 101 Fitness Way, Suite 2300, Athens, Alabama. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (256) 262-2170.

John L Hinson is licensed to practice in Alabama (license number 11484) 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 1144219320.

Contact Information

John L Hinson, MD
101 Fitness Way, Suite 2300,
Athens, AL 35611-2480
(256) 262-2170
(256) 216-1960

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Physician's Profile

Full NameJohn L Hinson
GenderMale
SpecialityUrology
Experience35 Years
Location101 Fitness Way, Athens, 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:
  • John L Hinson attended and graduated from Baylor College Of Medicine in 1989
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1144219320
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 10/19/2005
  • Last Update Date: 09/15/2015
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 1456458827
  • Enrollment ID: I20100429000114

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for John L Hinson such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1144219320NPI-NPPES
000028251MedicaidAL

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
208800000XUrology 11484 (Alabama)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Athens Limestone HospitalAthens, ALHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Limestone Urology Associates16585078683

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 L Hinson allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameLimestone Urology Associates
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1952739484
PECOS PAC ID: 1658507868
Enrollment ID: O20131118001224

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 L Hinson 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 L Hinson, MD
101 Fitness Way, Suite 2300,
Athens, AL 35611-2480

Ph: (256) 262-2170		John L Hinson, MD
101 Fitness Way, Suite 2300,
Athens, AL 35611-2480

Ph: (256) 262-2170

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Practice Location: 101 Fitness Way, Suite 2500, Athens, AL 35611
Phone: 256-262-2170    Fax: 256-216-1960

Medicare Program: Medicare is a federal government program which provides health insurance to people who are 65 or older. This program also covers certain younger people with disabilities (who receive Social Security Disability Insurance - SSDI), and people with End-Stage Renal Disease (permanent kidney failure requiring dialysis or a transplant, sometimes called ESRD.

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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