Dr Gregory Michael Rucker, MD - Medicare Internal Medicine in Columbus, GA

Dr Gregory Michael Rucker, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine" physician in Columbus, Georgia. He went to Emory University School Of Medicine and graduated in 1981 and has 43 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Internal Medicine. He is a member of the group practice Internal Medicine Of West-central Georgia, P.c. and his current practice location is 700 Center St, Suite 204, Columbus, Georgia. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (706) 596-1314.

Dr Gregory Michael Rucker is licensed to practice in Georgia (license number 28457) 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 1073510905.

Contact Information

Dr Gregory Michael Rucker, MD
700 Center St, Suite 204,
Columbus, GA 31901-1546
(706) 596-1314
(706) 596-9225

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Gregory Michael Rucker
GenderMale
SpecialityInternal Medicine
Experience43 Years
Location700 Center St, Columbus, 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 Gregory Michael Rucker attended and graduated from Emory University School Of Medicine in 1981
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1073510905
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/07/2005
  • Last Update Date: 07/08/2007
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 6709044803
  • Enrollment ID: I20120222000185

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Gregory Michael Rucker such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1073510905NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207R00000XInternal Medicine 28457 (Georgia)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Encompass Health Home HealthColumbus, GAHome health agency

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Internal Medicine Of West-central Georgia, P.c.09412983192

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 Gregory Michael Rucker allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameInternal Medicine Of West-central Georgia, P.c.
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1154478733
PECOS PAC ID: 0941298319
Enrollment ID: O20040504001045

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 Gregory Michael Rucker 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 Gregory Michael Rucker, MD
700 Center St, Suite 204,
Columbus, GA 31901-1546

Ph: (706) 596-1314
Dr Gregory Michael Rucker, MD
700 Center St, Suite 204,
Columbus, GA 31901-1546

Ph: (706) 596-1314

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