Dr Eric Joel Velazquez, MD - Medicare General Surgery in Gainesville, GA

Dr Eric Joel Velazquez, MD is a medicare enrolled "Surgery" physician in Gainesville, Georgia. He graduated from medical school in 2002 and has 22 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as General Surgery. He is a member of the group practice The Longstreet Clinic, Pc and his current practice location is 725 Jesse Jewell Pkwy Se, Gainesville, Georgia. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (705) 340-0110.

Dr Eric Joel Velazquez is licensed to practice in Georgia (license number 90057) 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 1417272477.

Contact Information

Dr Eric Joel Velazquez, MD
725 Jesse Jewell Pkwy Se,
Gainesville, GA 30501-3834
(705) 340-0110
(770) 534-2555

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Eric Joel Velazquez
GenderMale
SpecialityGeneral Surgery
Experience22 Years
Location725 Jesse Jewell Pkwy Se, Gainesville, 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 Eric Joel Velazquez graduated from medical school in 2002
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1417272477
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 04/02/2010
  • Last Update Date: 06/14/2024
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 1355511874
  • Enrollment ID: I20210927002623

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Eric Joel Velazquez such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1417272477NPI-NPPES
5917958MedicaidNC

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
208600000XSurgery MD459573 (Pennsylvania)Secondary
208600000XSurgery 90057 (Georgia)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Northeast Georgia Medical Center, IncGainesville, GAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
The Longstreet Clinic, Pc2668465733145

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 Eric Joel Velazquez allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameThe Longstreet Clinic, Pc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1326019977
PECOS PAC ID: 2668465733
Enrollment ID: O20040405001521

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 Eric Joel Velazquez 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 Eric Joel Velazquez, MD
Po Box 658,
Gainesville, GA 30503-0658

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Dr Eric Joel Velazquez, MD
725 Jesse Jewell Pkwy Se,
Gainesville, GA 30501-3834

Ph: (705) 340-0110

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Alexis Deana Smith, MD
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Derek Paul Pendarvis, MD
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Julius Timothy Fulenwider, MD
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Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
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James A. Butts Jr., MD
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Phone: 770-536-2323    Fax: 770-536-4947

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