Walter J Bristow Iii, MD - Medicare Gastroenterology in Columbia, SC

Walter J Bristow Iii, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology" physician in Columbia, South Carolina. He went to Rush Medical College Of Rush University and graduated in 1989 and has 35 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Gastroenterology. He is a member of the group practice Columbia Gastroenterology Associates Pa and his current practice location is 2739 Laurel St, 1-a, Columbia, South Carolina. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (803) 799-4800.

Walter J Bristow Iii is licensed to practice in South Carolina (license number 16268) 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 1407847023.

Contact Information

Walter J Bristow Iii, MD
2739 Laurel St, 1-a,
Columbia, SC 29204-2028
(803) 799-4800
(803) 252-0052

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Physician's Profile

Full NameWalter J Bristow Iii
GenderMale
SpecialityGastroenterology
Experience35 Years
Location2739 Laurel St, Columbia, South 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:
  • Walter J Bristow Iii attended and graduated from Rush Medical College Of Rush University in 1989
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1407847023
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 11/02/2005
  • Last Update Date: 08/11/2020
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 7214833748
  • Enrollment ID: I20100211000140

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Walter J Bristow Iii such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1407847023NPI-NPPES
TL3154MedicaidSC

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207RG0100XInternal Medicine - Gastroenterology 16268 (South Carolina)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Providence HealthColumbia, SCHospital
Prisma Health Richland HospitalColumbia, SCHospital
Prisma Health BaptistColumbia, SCHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Columbia Gastroenterology Associates Pa92340357599

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. Walter J Bristow Iii allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameColumbia Gastroenterology Associates Pa
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1922080266
PECOS PAC ID: 9234035759
Enrollment ID: O20040526001352
Entity NamePrisma Health Medical Group-midlands
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1275988321
PECOS PAC ID: 5991099707
Enrollment ID: O20160802001226

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. Walter J Bristow 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
Walter J Bristow Iii, MD
2739 Laurel St Ste 1a,
Columbia, SC 29204-2028

Ph: (803) 799-4800
Walter J Bristow Iii, MD
2739 Laurel St, 1-a,
Columbia, SC 29204-2028

Ph: (803) 799-4800

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