Dr Franklin G Bivins Jr, MD - Medicare Family Practice in Heber Springs, AR

Dr Franklin G Bivins Jr, MD is a medicare enrolled "Family Medicine" physician in Heber Springs, Arkansas. He went to University Of Arkansas College Of Medicine and graduated in 1989 and has 35 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Family Practice. His current practice location is 101 Ely Dr, Heber Springs, Arkansas. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (501) 362-6000.

Dr Franklin G Bivins Jr is licensed to practice in Arkansas (license number C-7660) 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 1427038082.

Contact Information

Dr Franklin G Bivins Jr, MD
101 Ely Dr,
Heber Springs, AR 72543-2836
(501) 362-6000
(501) 362-6542

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Franklin G Bivins Jr
GenderMale
SpecialityFamily Practice
Experience35 Years
Location101 Ely Dr, Heber Springs, Arkansas
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 Franklin G Bivins Jr attended and graduated from University Of Arkansas College Of Medicine in 1989
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1427038082
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 01/19/2006
  • Last Update Date: 08/13/2010
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 1355530908
  • Enrollment ID: I20110112000842

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Franklin G Bivins Jr such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1427038082NPI-NPPES
5C483OtherARBLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD
146109002MedicaidAR

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207Q00000XFamily Medicine C7660 (Arkansas)Secondary
207Q00000XFamily Medicine C-7660 (Arkansas)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Arkansas Hospice IncNorth little rock, ARHospice
Baptist Health Medical Center Heber SpingsHeber springs, ARHospital
Baptist Health Medical Center- ConwayConway, ARHospital
Southridge Village Nursing And RehabHeber springs, ARNursing home

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 Franklin G Bivins Jr allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameBivins Family Medicine, Pa
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1841269917
PECOS PAC ID: 5193914737
Enrollment ID: O20110112000696

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 Franklin G Bivins 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 Franklin G Bivins Jr, MD
101 Ely Dr,
Heber Springs, AR 72543-2836

Ph: (501) 362-6000
Dr Franklin G Bivins Jr, MD
101 Ely Dr,
Heber Springs, AR 72543-2836

Ph: (501) 362-6000

Reviews and Comments


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