Alex Gregory Mcgaughy, MD - Medicare Ophthalmology in Little River, SC

Alex Gregory Mcgaughy, MD is a medicare enrolled "Ophthalmology" physician in Little River, South Carolina. He went to Medical University Of South Carolina College Of Medicine and graduated in 2015 and has 9 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Ophthalmology. He is a member of the group practice Coastal Eye Group, P.c. and his current practice location is 90 Cedar Light Ln, Little River, South Carolina. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (843) 280-8779.

Alex Gregory Mcgaughy is licensed to practice in South Carolina (license number 82084) 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 1972982791.

Contact Information

Alex Gregory Mcgaughy, MD
90 Cedar Light Ln,
Little River, SC 29566-6978
(843) 280-8779
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Physician's Profile

Full NameAlex Gregory Mcgaughy
GenderMale
SpecialityOphthalmology
Experience9 Years
Location90 Cedar Light Ln, Little River, 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:
  • Alex Gregory Mcgaughy attended and graduated from Medical University Of South Carolina College Of Medicine in 2015
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1972982791
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 05/26/2015
  • Last Update Date: 08/08/2020
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 0648566372
  • Enrollment ID: I20190423000008

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Alex Gregory Mcgaughy such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1972982791NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207W00000XOphthalmology 82084 (South Carolina)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Coastal Eye Group, P.c.246643471712

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. Alex Gregory Mcgaughy allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameCoastal Eye Group, P.c.
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1477663706
PECOS PAC ID: 2466434717
Enrollment ID: O20040602000418
Entity NameCoastal Eye Group, P.c.
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1821142266
PECOS PAC ID: 2466434717
Enrollment ID: O20040602000514

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. Alex Gregory Mcgaughy 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
Alex Gregory Mcgaughy, MD
90 Cedar Light Ln,
Little River, SC 29566-6978

Ph: (843) 280-8779
Alex Gregory Mcgaughy, MD
90 Cedar Light Ln,
Little River, SC 29566-6978

Ph: (843) 280-8779

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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 90 Cedar Light Ln, Little River, SC 29566
Phone: 843-280-8779    Fax: 843-280-6669

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