Mr Thomas N Epperson Iii, MD - Medicare Internal Medicine in Middlesboro, KY

Mr Thomas N Epperson Iii, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine" physician in Middlesboro, Kentucky. He went to University Of Louisville School Of Medicine and graduated in 1992 and has 32 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Internal Medicine. He is a member of the group practice Appalachian Regional Healthcare Inc. and his current practice location is 3004 Cumberland Ave, Medical Arts Bldg, Middlesboro, Kentucky. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (606) 248-3324.

Mr Thomas N Epperson Iii is licensed to practice in Kentucky (license number 31838) 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 1184605966.

Contact Information

Mr Thomas N Epperson Iii, MD
3004 Cumberland Ave, Medical Arts Bldg,
Middlesboro, KY 40965-2343
(606) 248-3324
(606) 248-8960

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Physician's Profile

Full NameMr Thomas N Epperson Iii
GenderMale
SpecialityInternal Medicine
Experience32 Years
Location3004 Cumberland Ave, Middlesboro, Kentucky
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:
  • Mr Thomas N Epperson Iii attended and graduated from University Of Louisville School Of Medicine in 1992
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1184605966
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 11/09/2005
  • Last Update Date: 10/18/2011
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 8820157274
  • Enrollment ID: I20081030000412

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Mr Thomas N Epperson Iii such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1184605966NPI-NPPES
64318389MedicaidKY
000000051294OtherKYBLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207R00000XInternal Medicine 31838 (Kentucky)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Amedisys Home Health CareMiddlesboro, KYHome health agency
Mountain Community Hospice Dba Bluegrass Care NaviHazard, KYHospice
Middlesboro Arh HospitalMiddlesboro, KYHospital
Pineville Community Health Center, IncPineville, KYHospital
Middlesboro Nursing And Rehabilitation FacilityMiddlesboro, KYNursing home

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Appalachian Regional Healthcare Inc.0840107835232

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. Mr Thomas N Epperson Iii allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameAppalachian Regional Healthcare Inc.
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Other Medical Care Group
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1932415882
PECOS PAC ID: 0840107835
Enrollment ID: O20101202000841

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. Mr Thomas N Epperson Iii 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
Mr Thomas N Epperson Iii, MD
3004 Cumberland Ave, Medical Arts Bldy,
Middlesboro, KY 40965-2343

Ph: (606) 248-3324
Mr Thomas N Epperson Iii, MD
3004 Cumberland Ave, Medical Arts Bldg,
Middlesboro, KY 40965-2343

Ph: (606) 248-3324

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