Robert G Bishop, M D - Medicare Family Practice in Alma, AR

Robert G Bishop, M D is a medicare enrolled "Family Medicine" physician in Alma, Arkansas. He went to University Of Arkansas College Of Medicine and graduated in 1979 and has 45 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Family Practice. He is a member of the group practice Cornerstone Medical Group, Pllc and his current practice location is 825 Highway 71 N, Alma, Arkansas. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (479) 632-6688.

Robert G Bishop is licensed to practice in Arkansas (license number C5638) 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 1306885116.

Contact Information

Robert G Bishop, M D
825 Highway 71 N,
Alma, AR 72921-5114
(479) 632-6688
(479) 632-0055

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Physician's Profile

Full NameRobert G Bishop
GenderMale
SpecialityFamily Practice
Experience45 Years
Location825 Highway 71 N, Alma, Arkansas
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:
  • Robert G Bishop attended and graduated from University Of Arkansas College Of Medicine in 1979
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1306885116
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/06/2006
  • Last Update Date: 12/13/2012
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 4082675905
  • Enrollment ID: I20041025000330

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Robert G Bishop such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1306885116NPI-NPPES
101628001MedicaidAR

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207Q00000XFamily Medicine C5638 (Arkansas)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Cornerstone Medical Group, Pllc03453345043

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. Robert G Bishop allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameCornerstone Medical Group, Pllc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1811100910
PECOS PAC ID: 0345334504
Enrollment ID: O20070919000046

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. Robert G Bishop 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
Robert G Bishop, M D
825 Highway 71 N,
Alma, AR 72921-5114

Ph: (479) 632-6688
Robert G Bishop, M D
825 Highway 71 N,
Alma, AR 72921-5114

Ph: (479) 632-6688

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