Vincent Joseph Maffei, MD - Medicare Cardiovascular Disease (cardiology) in Athens, GA

Vincent Joseph Maffei, MD is a medicare enrolled "Thoracic Surgery (cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)" physician in Athens, Georgia. He went to Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans and graduated in 1983 and has 41 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Cardiovascular Disease (cardiology). He is a member of the group practice Athens Dermatology Group Pc and his current practice location is 784 Prince Ave, Athens, Georgia. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (706) 208-1144.

Vincent Joseph Maffei is licensed to practice in Georgia (license number 025227) 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 1437142569.

Contact Information

Vincent Joseph Maffei, MD
784 Prince Ave,
Athens, GA 30606-5902
(706) 208-1144
(706) 208-9668

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Physician's Profile

Full NameVincent Joseph Maffei
GenderMale
SpecialityCardiovascular Disease (cardiology)
Experience41 Years
Location784 Prince Ave, Athens, Georgia
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:
  • Vincent Joseph Maffei attended and graduated from Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans in 1983
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1437142569
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 08/24/2005
  • Last Update Date: 10/30/2020
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 2961402441
  • Enrollment ID: I20070716000007

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Vincent Joseph Maffei such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1437142569NPI-NPPES
00505447AMedicaidGA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
202K00000XPhlebology 25227 (Georgia)Secondary
208G00000XThoracic Surgery (cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) 025227 (Georgia)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Athens Dermatology Group Pc05473537082

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. Vincent Joseph Maffei allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameAthens Dermatology Group Pc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1336361005
PECOS PAC ID: 0547353708
Enrollment ID: O20070904000317

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. Vincent Joseph Maffei 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
Vincent Joseph Maffei, MD
784 Prince Ave,
Athens, GA 30606-5902

Ph: (706) 208-1144
Vincent Joseph Maffei, MD
784 Prince Ave,
Athens, GA 30606-5902

Ph: (706) 208-1144

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