Dr Bruce A Abkes, MD - Medicare Otolaryngology in Johnson City, TN

Dr Bruce A Abkes, MD is a medicare enrolled "Otolaryngology" physician in Johnson City, Tennessee. He went to University Of Iowa, Rj & L Carver College Of Medicine and graduated in 1999 and has 25 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Otolaryngology. He is a member of the group practice Ear Nose And Throat Associates, Pc and his current practice location is 215 E Watauga Ave, Johnson City, Tennessee. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (423) 929-9101.

Dr Bruce A Abkes is licensed to practice in Tennessee (license number 40775) 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 1982635314.

Contact Information

Dr Bruce A Abkes, MD
215 E Watauga Ave,
Johnson City, TN 37601-4671
(423) 929-9101
(423) 434-2032

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Bruce A Abkes
GenderMale
SpecialityOtolaryngology
Experience25 Years
Location215 E Watauga Ave, Johnson City, Tennessee
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 Bruce A Abkes attended and graduated from University Of Iowa, Rj & L Carver College Of Medicine in 1999
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1982635314
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/05/2006
  • Last Update Date: 11/02/2007
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 4284637034
  • Enrollment ID: I20060816000291

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Bruce A Abkes such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1982635314NPI-NPPES
CA7519OtherTNRAILROAD MEDICARE
305485MedicaidTN
4127095OtherTNBCBS

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207Y00000XOtolaryngology 40775 (Tennessee)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Franklin Woods Community HospitalJohnson city, TNHospital
Johnson City Medical CenterJohnson city, TNHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Ear Nose And Throat Associates, Pc02442663449

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 Bruce A Abkes allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameEar Nose And Throat Associates, Pc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1992734644
PECOS PAC ID: 0244266344
Enrollment ID: O20050711000635

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 Bruce A Abkes 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 Bruce A Abkes, MD
2854 Sterling Dr,
Iowa City, IA 52240-3045

Ph: (423) 929-9101
Dr Bruce A Abkes, MD
215 E Watauga Ave,
Johnson City, TN 37601-4671

Ph: (423) 929-9101

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Otolaryngology Doctors in Johnson City, TN

Arthur S Harris, MD
Otolaryngology
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 215 E Watauga Ave, Johnson City, TN 37601
Phone: 423-929-9101    Fax: 423-434-2032
Johnathan Myles Winstead, M.D.
Otolaryngology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 2340 Knob Creek Rd 704, Johnson City, TN 37604
Phone: 423-929-9101    
Steve Leroy Peterson, M.D.
Otolaryngology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1009 North State Of Franklin Access Road, Johnson City, TN 37604
Phone: 423-929-7546    Fax: 423-929-7968
Timothy Paul Zajonc, MD
Otolaryngology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 2340 Knob Creek Rd 704, Johnson City, TN 37604
Phone: 423-929-9101    Fax: 423-434-2032
Dr. James F Wood, MD
Otolaryngology
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 215 E Watauga Ave, Johnson City, TN 37601
Phone: 423-929-9101    Fax: 423-434-2032

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