Joseph D Awotwi, MD - Medicare Pediatric Medicine in Alexandria, LA

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Joseph D Awotwi, MD is a medicare enrolled "Pediatrics - Pediatric Pulmonology" physician in Alexandria, Louisiana. He graduated from medical school in 1973 and has 53 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Pediatric Medicine. He is a member of the group practice Leatherwood Emergency Group Llc and his current practice location is 3301 Prescott Road, Suite 210, Alexandria, Louisiana. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (318) 487-1477.

Joseph D Awotwi is licensed to practice in Louisiana (license number 04615R) 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 1265545701.

Contact Information

Joseph D Awotwi, MD
3301 Prescott Road, Suite 210,
Alexandria, LA 71301
(318) 487-1477
(318) 442-5814

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Physician's Profile

Full NameJoseph D Awotwi
GenderMale
SpecialityPediatric Medicine
Experience53 Years
Location3301 Prescott Road, Alexandria, Louisiana
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:
  • Joseph D Awotwi graduated from medical school in 1973
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1265545701
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 08/17/2006
  • Last Update Date: 07/09/2009
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 8527004274
  • Enrollment ID: I20050701000877

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Joseph D Awotwi such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1265545701NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207P00000XEmergency Medicine 04615R (Louisiana)Secondary
2080P0214XPediatrics - Pediatric Pulmonology 04615R (Louisiana)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Oakdale Community HospitalOakdale, LAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Leatherwood Emergency Group Llc074952125010

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. Joseph D Awotwi allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameChildren's Hospital
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1043230873
PECOS PAC ID: 3971401944
Enrollment ID: O20031229000715
Entity NameEast Carroll Parish Hospital
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1982695441
PECOS PAC ID: 1153216619
Enrollment ID: O20040216000563
Entity NameCoolidge Emergency Group Llc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1801140934
PECOS PAC ID: 4880846427
Enrollment ID: O20121206000287
Entity NameWjh Physician Services
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1417966193
PECOS PAC ID: 0941510986
Enrollment ID: O20151104000267
Entity NameConcord North Texas Pllc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1952761173
PECOS PAC ID: 2860791688
Enrollment ID: O20170922000452
Entity NameLeatherwood Emergency Group Llc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1760946313
PECOS PAC ID: 0749521250
Enrollment ID: O20190410002335

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. Joseph D Awotwi 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
Joseph D Awotwi, MD
Po Box 67238,
Baton Rouge, LA 70896-7238

Ph: (630) 734-0200		Joseph D Awotwi, MD
3301 Prescott Road, Suite 210,
Alexandria, LA 71301

Ph: (318) 487-1477

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