Dr Francis Allen Long Jr, MD - Medicare Otolaryngology in Sheffield, AL

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Dr Francis Allen Long Jr, MD is a medicare enrolled "Otolaryngology" physician in Sheffield, Alabama. He went to University Of South Alabama College Of Medicine and graduated in 1979 and has 45 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Otolaryngology. He is a member of the group practice Shoals Primary Care, Llc and his current practice location is 421 Cox Blvd, Sheffield, Alabama. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (256) 386-7040.

Dr Francis Allen Long Jr is licensed to practice in Alabama (license number 10880) 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 1790985133.

Contact Information

Dr Francis Allen Long Jr, MD
421 Cox Blvd,
Sheffield, AL 35660-4021
(256) 386-7040
(256) 383-7808

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Francis Allen Long Jr
GenderMale
SpecialityOtolaryngology
Experience45 Years
Location421 Cox Blvd, Sheffield, Alabama
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 Francis Allen Long Jr attended and graduated from University Of South Alabama College Of Medicine in 1979
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1790985133
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/24/2007
  • Last Update Date: 03/20/2008
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 6709987233
  • Enrollment ID: I20070730000702

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Francis Allen Long Jr such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1790985133NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207Y00000XOtolaryngology 10880 (Alabama)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Helen Keller HospitalSheffield, ALHospital
North Alabama Medical CenterFlorence, ALHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Shoals Primary Care, Llc155740624642

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 Francis Allen Long Jr allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameShoals Primary Care, Llc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1326373861
PECOS PAC ID: 1557406246
Enrollment ID: O20100305000357
Entity NameEar Nose And Throat Associates Of
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1063838167
PECOS PAC ID: 0042436644
Enrollment ID: O20140716001762

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 Francis Allen Long Jr 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 Francis Allen Long Jr, MD
421 Cox Blvd,
Sheffield, AL 35660-4021

Ph: (256) 386-7040		Dr Francis Allen Long Jr, MD
421 Cox Blvd,
Sheffield, AL 35660-4021

Ph: (256) 386-7040

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Phone: 256-381-6673    Fax: 256-381-8091

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