Dr Joel Thomas Groft, DC - Medicare Chiropractor in Athens, GA

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Dr Joel Thomas Groft, DC is a medicare enrolled "Chiropractor" provider in Athens, Georgia. He went to Western States College Of Chiropractic and graduated in 2002 and has 22 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Chiropractic. His current practice location is 1010 Prince Ave, Ste 184 N, Athens, Georgia. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (706) 227-3292.

Dr Joel Thomas Groft is licensed to practice in Georgia (license number CHIR007566) 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 1053478511.

Contact Information

Dr Joel Thomas Groft, DC
1010 Prince Ave, Ste 184 N,
Athens, GA 30606-5805
(706) 227-3292
(706) 355-3000

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Joel Thomas Groft
GenderMale
SpecialityChiropractic
Experience22 Years
Location1010 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:
  • Dr Joel Thomas Groft attended and graduated from Western States College Of Chiropractic in 2002
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1053478511
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 01/03/2007
  • Last Update Date: 07/08/2007
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 4688653090
  • Enrollment ID: I20040719000934

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Joel Thomas Groft such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1053478511NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
111N00000XChiropractor CHIR007566 (Georgia)Primary

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 Joel Thomas Groft allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NameAthens Chiropractic Healthcare, Llc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1225302920
PECOS PAC ID: 9133381718
Enrollment ID: O20120426000395

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 Joel Thomas Groft 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 Joel Thomas Groft, DC
1010 Prince Ave, Ste 184 N,
Athens, GA 30606-5805

Ph: (706) 227-3292		Dr Joel Thomas Groft, DC
1010 Prince Ave, Ste 184 N,
Athens, GA 30606-5805

Ph: (706) 227-3292

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