Joseph R Leith, MD - Medicare Orthopedic Surgery in Wheelersburg, OH

Joseph R Leith, MD is a medicare enrolled "Orthopaedic Surgery" physician in Wheelersburg, Ohio. He went to Ohio State University College Of Medicine and graduated in 2001 and has 23 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Orthopedic Surgery. He is a member of the group practice Somc Medical Care Foundation, Inc., Premier Therapy And Health Centers Inc, Somc Medical Care Foundation, Inc. and his current practice location is 8770 Ohio River Rd, Wheelersburg, Ohio. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (740) 574-9090.

Joseph R Leith is licensed to practice in Ohio (license number 35-083254) 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 1598719890.

Contact Information

Joseph R Leith, MD
8770 Ohio River Rd,
Wheelersburg, OH 45694-1918
(740) 574-9090
(740) 356-4180

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Physician's Profile

Full NameJoseph R Leith
GenderMale
SpecialityOrthopedic Surgery
Experience23 Years
Location8770 Ohio River Rd, Wheelersburg, Ohio
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 R Leith attended and graduated from Ohio State University College Of Medicine in 2001
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1598719890
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 05/20/2006
  • Last Update Date: 12/21/2020
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 6305856279
  • Enrollment ID: I20060424000162

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Joseph R Leith such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1598719890NPI-NPPES
40139OtherKYKENTUCKY MEDICAL LICENSE
505145374-00OtherOHBWC
2636893MedicaidOH
205145374027OtherCARESOURCE
613050500OtherKYDEPARTMENT OF LABOR
7207794OtherAETNA
00000501050OtherANTHEM
64126303MedicaidKY
P00401805OtherKYRAILROAD MEDICARE

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207X00000XOrthopaedic Surgery 40139 (Kentucky)Secondary
207X00000XOrthopaedic Surgery 35-083254 (Ohio)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Southern Ohio Medical Center Home Health ServicesPortsmouth, OHHome health agency
Somc Home Health ServicesVanceburg, KYHome health agency
Southern Ohio Medical CenterPortsmouth, OHHospital
King's Daughters' Medical CenterAshland, KYHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Somc Medical Care Foundation, Inc.9436061645215
Premier Therapy And Health Centers Inc7416859574171
Somc Medical Care Foundation, Inc.9436061645215

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 R Leith allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameSomc Medical Care Foundation, Inc.
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1457467227
PECOS PAC ID: 9436061645
Enrollment ID: O20031125000203

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 R Leith 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 R Leith, MD
1735 27th St Ste B06,
Portsmouth, OH 45662-2681

Ph: (740) 356-8681
Joseph R Leith, MD
8770 Ohio River Rd,
Wheelersburg, OH 45694-1918

Ph: (740) 574-9090

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Orthopaedic Surgery Doctors in Wheelersburg, OH


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