Ben W Thrower, MD - Medicare Neurology in Atlanta, GA

Ben W Thrower, MD is a medicare enrolled "Psychiatry & Neurology - Neurology" physician in Atlanta, Georgia. He went to University Of Florida College Of Medicine and graduated in 1988 and has 36 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Neurology. He is a member of the group practice Shepherd Center, Inc. and his current practice location is 2020 Peachtree Rd Nw, Atlanta, Georgia. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (404) 352-2020.

Ben W Thrower is licensed to practice in Georgia (license number 050311) 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 1043235211.

Contact Information

Ben W Thrower, MD
2020 Peachtree Rd Nw,
Atlanta, GA 30309-1426
(404) 352-2020
(404) 350-7381

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Physician's Profile

Full NameBen W Thrower
GenderMale
SpecialityNeurology
Experience36 Years
Location2020 Peachtree Rd Nw, Atlanta, 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:
  • Ben W Thrower attended and graduated from University Of Florida College Of Medicine in 1988
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1043235211
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/12/2006
  • Last Update Date: 04/05/2010
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 5799952669
  • Enrollment ID: I20120117000500

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Ben W Thrower such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1043235211NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
2084N0400XPsychiatry & Neurology - Neurology 050311 (Georgia)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Shepherd Center, Inc.105230177744

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. Ben W Thrower allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameShepherd Center, Inc.
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1043311715
PECOS PAC ID: 1052301777
Enrollment ID: O20040514000768

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. Ben W Thrower 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
Ben W Thrower, MD
2020 Peachtree Rd Nw,
Atlanta, GA 30309-1426

Ph: (404) 352-2020
Ben W Thrower, MD
2020 Peachtree Rd Nw,
Atlanta, GA 30309-1426

Ph: (404) 352-2020

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