Dr Clifton Mcginness, MD - Medicare Thoracic Surgery in Metairie, LA

Dr Clifton Mcginness, MD is a medicare enrolled "Surgery" physician in Metairie, Louisiana. He went to Tulane University School Of Medicine and graduated in 1981 and has 43 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Thoracic Surgery. He is a member of the group practice Administrators Of The Tulane Educational Fund and his current practice location is 3800 Houma Blvd Ste 325, Metairie, Louisiana. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (985) 626-6996.

Dr Clifton Mcginness is licensed to practice in Louisiana (license number 016106) 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 1316036643.

Contact Information

Dr Clifton Mcginness, MD
3800 Houma Blvd Ste 325,
Metairie, LA 70006-4184
(985) 626-6996
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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Clifton Mcginness
GenderMale
SpecialityThoracic Surgery
Experience43 Years
Location3800 Houma Blvd Ste 325, Metairie, Louisiana
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 Clifton Mcginness attended and graduated from Tulane University School Of Medicine in 1981
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1316036643
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 10/12/2006
  • Last Update Date: 07/08/2007
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 7012938699
  • Enrollment ID: I20051212000003

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Clifton Mcginness such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1316036643NPI-NPPES
1358851MedicaidLA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
208600000XSurgery 016106 (Louisiana)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
University Medical Center New OrleansNew orleans, LAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Administrators Of The Tulane Educational Fund0446163760353

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 Clifton Mcginness allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameAdministrators Of The Tulane Educational Fund
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1528014164
PECOS PAC ID: 0446163760
Enrollment ID: O20031201000636

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 Clifton Mcginness 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 Clifton Mcginness, MD
Po Box 1536,
Mandeville, LA 70470-1536

Ph: (985) 626-6996
Dr Clifton Mcginness, MD
3800 Houma Blvd Ste 325,
Metairie, LA 70006-4184

Ph: (985) 626-6996

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