Joseph Patrick Forester, DO - Medicare Allergy & Immunology in Cullman, AL

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Joseph Patrick Forester, DO is a medicare enrolled "Allergy & Immunology" physician in Cullman, Alabama. His current practice location is 1948 Al Highway 157, Cullman, Alabama. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (256) 735-5125.

Joseph Patrick Forester is licensed to practice in Alabama (license number DO-887) and he also participates in the medicare program. He does not accept medicare assignments directly but he may accept medicare through third-party (refer to Reassignment section below) and may also prescribe medicare part D drugs. His NPI Number is 1972520658.

Contact Information

Joseph Patrick Forester, DO
1948 Al Highway 157,
Cullman, AL 35058-0642
(256) 735-5125
(256) 962-5446

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Physician's Profile

Full NameJoseph Patrick Forester
GenderMale
SpecialityAllergy & Immunology
Location1948 Al Highway 157, Cullman, Alabama
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsMedicare enrolled and may accept medicare through third-party reassignment. May prescribe medicare part D drugs.
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1972520658
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/17/2006
  • Last Update Date: 02/08/2024
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 3476648650
  • Enrollment ID: I20230426002292

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Joseph Patrick Forester such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1972520658NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
208000000XPediatrics DO-887 (Alabama)Secondary
207K00000XAllergy & Immunology DO-887 (Alabama)Primary

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 Patrick Forester allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameAlabama Asthma, Allergy & Immunology Center, P.c.
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1396947644
PECOS PAC ID: 0244123461
Enrollment ID: O20040203000490
Entity NameAllervie Health, Professional Corporation
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1780629535
PECOS PAC ID: 1254358310
Enrollment ID: O20051027000853
Entity NameContinuum Health Aic, Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1669129169
PECOS PAC ID: 0143626382
Enrollment ID: O20220426002625

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 Patrick Forester 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 Patrick Forester, DO
307 Boatner Rd Ste 114,
Eglin Afb, FL 32542-1302

Ph: (850) 883-8259		Joseph Patrick Forester, DO
1948 Al Highway 157,
Cullman, AL 35058-0642

Ph: (256) 735-5125

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Allergy & Immunology Doctors in Cullman, AL


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