Dr Joseph B Watson, DPM - Medicare Podiatrist in Shillington, PA

Dr Joseph B Watson, DPM is a medicare enrolled "Podiatrist - Foot & Ankle Surgery" provider in Shillington, Pennsylvania. He went to New York College Of Podiatric Medicine and graduated in 2009 and has 15 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Podiatry. He is a member of the group practice Berks Foot And Ankle Surgical Associates Inc and his current practice location is 654 Philadelphia Ave, Shillington, Pennsylvania. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (856) 625-5314.

Dr Joseph B Watson is licensed to practice in Pennsylvania (license number SC006150) 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 1154623304.

Contact Information

Dr Joseph B Watson, DPM
654 Philadelphia Ave,
Shillington, PA 19607-2769
(856) 625-5314
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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Joseph B Watson
GenderMale
SpecialityPodiatry
Experience15 Years
Location654 Philadelphia Ave, Shillington, Pennsylvania
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:
  • Dr Joseph B Watson attended and graduated from New York College Of Podiatric Medicine in 2009
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1154623304
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 11/20/2010
  • Last Update Date: 06/18/2013
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 6901052372
  • Enrollment ID: I20120820000276

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Joseph B Watson such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1154623304NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
213ES0103XPodiatrist - Foot & Ankle Surgery SC006150 (Pennsylvania)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Reading HospitalWest reading, PAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Berks Foot And Ankle Surgical Associates Inc85270300898

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. Dr Joseph B Watson allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NameBerks Foot And Ankle Surgical Associates Inc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1245309319
PECOS PAC ID: 8527030089
Enrollment ID: O20040806000514

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. Dr Joseph B Watson 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
Dr Joseph B Watson, DPM
654 Philadelphia Ave,
Shillington, PA 19607-2769

Ph: (856) 625-5314
Dr Joseph B Watson, DPM
654 Philadelphia Ave,
Shillington, PA 19607-2769

Ph: (856) 625-5314

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Podiatrist in Shillington, PA

Berks Foot And Ankle Surgical Associates, Inc
Podiatrist
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 654 Philadelphia Ave, Shillington, PA 19607
Phone: 610-796-9522    Fax: 610-796-0105
Remi Minh Khang Le,
Podiatrist
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 654 Philadelphia Ave, Shillington, PA 19607
Phone: 610-796-9522    
Joseph Christopher Smith, D.P.M.
Podiatrist
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 654 Philadelphia Ave, Shillington, PA 19607
Phone: 610-796-9522    Fax: 610-796-0105
Megan Evans Shannon, D.P.M.
Podiatrist
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 654 Philadelphia Ave, Shillington, PA 19607
Phone: 610-796-9522    Fax: 610-796-0105
Kevin Todd Naugle, D.P.M.
Podiatrist
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 654 Philadelphia Ave, Shillington, PA 19607
Phone: 610-796-9522    Fax: 610-796-0105
Thomas Shannon Jr., D.P.M.
Podiatrist
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 654 Philadelphia Ave, Shillington, PA 19607
Phone: 610-796-9522    Fax: 610-796-0105

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