William Griffith Blackard Jr, MD - Medicare Gastroenterology in Lexington, NC

William Griffith Blackard Jr, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology" physician in Lexington, North Carolina. He went to Virginia Commonwealth University, School Of Medicine and graduated in 1990 and has 34 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Gastroenterology. He is a member of the group practice Wake Forest University Health Sciences and his current practice location is 11 Medical Park Dr, Lexington, North Carolina. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (336) 243-5971.

William Griffith Blackard Jr is licensed to practice in North Carolina (license number 9700475) 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 1336253236.

Contact Information

William Griffith Blackard Jr, MD
11 Medical Park Dr,
Lexington, NC 27292-6768
(336) 243-5971
(336) 243-5976

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Physician's Profile

Full NameWilliam Griffith Blackard Jr
GenderMale
SpecialityGastroenterology
Experience34 Years
Location11 Medical Park Dr, Lexington, 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:
  • William Griffith Blackard Jr attended and graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University, School Of Medicine in 1990
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1336253236
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 08/18/2006
  • Last Update Date: 04/24/2012
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 2961306154
  • Enrollment ID: I20080117000368

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for William Griffith Blackard Jr such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1336253236NPI-NPPES
89-1045NMedicaidNC
19484OtherNCPARTNERS MDC
203477OtherNCMEDCOST
1045NOtherNCBCBS OF NC
2902723OtherUNITED HEALTHCARE

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207RG0100XInternal Medicine - Gastroenterology 9700475 (North Carolina)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Lexington Memorial Hospital IncLexington, NCHospital
North Carolina Baptist HospitalWinston-salem, NCHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Wake Forest University Health Sciences44865649521987

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. William Griffith Blackard Jr allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameWake Forest University Health Sciences
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1003803032
PECOS PAC ID: 4486564952
Enrollment ID: O20031105000436

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. William Griffith Blackard Jr 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
William Griffith Blackard Jr, MD
11 Medical Park Dr,
Lexington, NC 27292-6768

Ph: (336) 243-5971
William Griffith Blackard Jr, MD
11 Medical Park Dr,
Lexington, NC 27292-6768

Ph: (336) 243-5971

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Medicare Assignment: Assignment means that your doctor, provider, or supplier agrees (or is required by law) to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services. Most doctors, providers, and suppliers accept assignment, but you should always check to make sure. Participating providers have signed an agreement to accept assignment for all Medicare-covered services.

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