Dr Hector A Dox, MD - Medicare Thoracic Surgery in Columbus, MS

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Dr Hector A Dox, MD is a medicare enrolled "Thoracic Surgery (cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)" physician in Columbus, Mississippi. He went to University Of Puerto Rico School Of Medicine and graduated in 1988 and has 36 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Thoracic Surgery. He is a member of the group practice Mercy Clinic Cardiovascular And Thoracic Surgery Llc and his current practice location is 255 Baptist Blvd Ste 401, Columbus, Mississippi. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (662) 244-2288.

Dr Hector A Dox is licensed to practice in Ohio (license number 35067151) 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 1154324895.

Contact Information

Dr Hector A Dox, MD
255 Baptist Blvd Ste 401,
Columbus, MS 39705-2006
(662) 244-2288
(662) 244-2289

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Hector A Dox
GenderMale
SpecialityThoracic Surgery
Experience36 Years
Location255 Baptist Blvd Ste 401, Columbus, Mississippi
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 Hector A Dox attended and graduated from University Of Puerto Rico School Of Medicine in 1988
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1154324895
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 05/25/2005
  • Last Update Date: 10/21/2016
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 4688631138
  • Enrollment ID: I20200818004001

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Hector A Dox such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1154324895NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
208G00000XThoracic Surgery (cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) 35067151 (Ohio)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Poplar Bluff Regional Medical CenterPoplar bluff, MOHospital
Mercy Hospital St LouisSaint louis, MOHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Mercy Clinic Cardiovascular And Thoracic Surgery Llc620483219922

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 Hector A Dox allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NamePoplar Bluff Hma Physician Management, Llc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1598710147
PECOS PAC ID: 5092769703
Enrollment ID: O20050307000013
Entity NameMercy Clinic Cardiovascular And Thoracic Surgery Llc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1538181466
PECOS PAC ID: 6204832199
Enrollment ID: O20061017000413
Entity NameMercy Clinic Cardiovascular And Thoracic Surgery Llc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1528192416
PECOS PAC ID: 6204832199
Enrollment ID: O20070424000057

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 Hector A Dox 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 Hector A Dox, MD
Po Box 405827,
Atlanta, GA 30384-5800

Ph: () -		Dr Hector A Dox, MD
255 Baptist Blvd Ste 401,
Columbus, MS 39705-2006

Ph: (662) 244-2288

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Edward Frank Crocker Jr., M.D.
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 255 Baptist Blvd, Suite 401, Columbus, MS 39705
Phone: 662-244-2288    Fax: 662-244-2289
Mr. Lee Douglass Roberson, M.D.
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Practice Location: 255 Baptist Blvd Ste 405, Columbus, MS 39705
Phone: 662-244-2288    Fax: 662-244-2289
Dr. William Stewart Horsley, M.D.
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 255 Baptist Blvd Ste 401, Columbus, MS 39705
Phone: 662-244-2288    Fax: 662-244-2289

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