Dr Alton Brad Farris Iii, MD - Medicare Pathology in Atlanta, GA

Dr Alton Brad Farris Iii, MD is a medicare enrolled "Pathology - Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology" physician in Atlanta, Georgia. He went to University Of Missouri, Columbia School Of Medicine and graduated in 2004 and has 20 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Pathology. He is a member of the group practice The Emory Clinic, Inc and his current practice location is Emory University Hospital, 1364 Clifton Road Ne, Room H-188, Atlanta, Georgia. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (404) 712-8843.

Dr Alton Brad Farris Iii is licensed to practice in Massachusetts (license number L-221269) 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 1942336771.

Contact Information

Dr Alton Brad Farris Iii, MD
Emory University Hospital, 1364 Clifton Road Ne, Room H-188,
Atlanta, GA 30322
(404) 712-8843
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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Alton Brad Farris Iii
GenderMale
SpecialityPathology
Experience20 Years
LocationEmory University Hospital, 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:
  • Dr Alton Brad Farris Iii attended and graduated from University Of Missouri, Columbia School Of Medicine in 2004
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1942336771
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 02/26/2007
  • Last Update Date: 11/01/2018
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 0042381196
  • Enrollment ID: I20090701000533

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Alton Brad Farris Iii such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1942336771NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207ZP0102XPathology - Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology L-221269 (Massachusetts)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Emory University HospitalAtlanta, GAHospital
Emory University Hospital MidtownAtlanta, GAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
The Emory Clinic, Inc88209014082729

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 Alton Brad Farris Iii allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameThe Emory Clinic Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1396798229
PECOS PAC ID: 8820901408
Enrollment ID: O20031110000503
Entity NameEmory Medical Care Foundation Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1063452381
PECOS PAC ID: 4981501814
Enrollment ID: O20031217000968

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 Alton Brad Farris Iii 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 Alton Brad Farris Iii, MD
Emory University Hospital, 1364 Clifton Road Ne, Room H-188,
Atlanta, GA 30322

Ph: (404) 712-8843
Dr Alton Brad Farris Iii, MD
Emory University Hospital, 1364 Clifton Road Ne, Room H-188,
Atlanta, GA 30322

Ph: (404) 712-8843

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