John Thomas Sweeney, MD - Medicare Gastroenterology in Winston Salem, NC

John Thomas Sweeney, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology" physician in Winston Salem, North Carolina. He went to Jc Edwards School Of Medicine, Marshall University and graduated in 1995 and has 29 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Gastroenterology. He is a member of the group practice Gastroenterology Associates Of The Piedmont Pa and his current practice location is 1901 S Hawthorne Rd, Suite 310, Winston Salem, North Carolina. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (336) 448-2427.

John Thomas Sweeney is licensed to practice in North Carolina (license number 9701612) 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 1427162320.

Contact Information

John Thomas Sweeney, MD
1901 S Hawthorne Rd, Suite 310,
Winston Salem, NC 27103-3921
(336) 448-2427
(336) 765-2869

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Physician's Profile

Full NameJohn Thomas Sweeney
GenderMale
SpecialityGastroenterology
Experience29 Years
Location1901 S Hawthorne Rd, Winston Salem, 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 Thomas Sweeney attended and graduated from Jc Edwards School Of Medicine, Marshall University in 1995
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1427162320
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 08/18/2006
  • Last Update Date: 11/27/2023
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 2365481017
  • Enrollment ID: I20050502000836

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for John Thomas Sweeney such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1427162320NPI-NPPES
89-13272MedicaidNC
13272OtherBLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD NC

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207RG0100XInternal Medicine - Gastroenterology 9701612 (North Carolina)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Novant Health Forsyth Medical CenterWinston-salem, NCHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Gastroenterology Associates Of The Piedmont Pa458756886024

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 Thomas Sweeney allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameGastroenterology Associates Of The Piedmont Pa
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1679687586
PECOS PAC ID: 4587568860
Enrollment ID: O20040706001386

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 Thomas Sweeney 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 Thomas Sweeney, MD
1830 S Hawthorne Road,
Winston Salem, NC 27103-4047

Ph: (336) 448-2427
John Thomas Sweeney, MD
1901 S Hawthorne Rd, Suite 310,
Winston Salem, NC 27103-3921

Ph: (336) 448-2427

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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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