Stephen R Seal, MD - Medicare Otolaryngology in Asheville, NC

Stephen R Seal, MD is a medicare enrolled "Otolaryngology - Otolaryngology/facial Plastic Surgery" physician in Asheville, North Carolina. He went to Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In Shreveport and graduated in 1983 and has 41 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Otolaryngology. He is a member of the group practice Asheville Head Neck And Ear Surgeons Pa and his current practice location is 1065 Hendersonville Rd, Asheville, North Carolina. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (828) 254-3517.

Stephen R Seal is licensed to practice in North Carolina (license number 8975106) 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 1194788760.

Contact Information

Stephen R Seal, MD
1065 Hendersonville Rd,
Asheville, NC 28803
(828) 254-3517
(828) 253-6960

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Physician's Profile

Full NameStephen R Seal
GenderMale
SpecialityOtolaryngology
Experience41 Years
Location1065 Hendersonville Rd, Asheville, North Carolina
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:
  • Stephen R Seal attended and graduated from Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In Shreveport in 1983
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1194788760
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 04/06/2006
  • Last Update Date: 05/09/2017
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 0244374882
  • Enrollment ID: I20100219000224

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Stephen R Seal such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1194788760NPI-NPPES
8975106NCMedicaidNC
8975106MedicaidNC

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207YX0905XOtolaryngology - Otolaryngology/facial Plastic Surgery 37938 (North Carolina)Secondary
207YX0905XOtolaryngology - Otolaryngology/facial Plastic Surgery 8975106 (North Carolina)Primary
207Y00000XOtolaryngology 37938 (North Carolina)Secondary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Margaret R Pardee Memorial HospitalHendersonville, NCHospital
Memorial Mission Hospital And Asheville Surgery CeAsheville, NCHospital
Park Ridge HealthHendersonville, NCHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Asheville Head Neck And Ear Surgeons Pa610386214914

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. Stephen R Seal allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameAsheville Head Neck & Ear Surgeons Pa
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1356303507
PECOS PAC ID: 6103862149
Enrollment ID: O20050630000136

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. Stephen R Seal 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
Stephen R Seal, MD
1065 Hendersonville Rd,
Asheville, NC 28803-1801

Ph: (828) 254-3517
Stephen R Seal, MD
1065 Hendersonville Rd,
Asheville, NC 28803

Ph: (828) 254-3517

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