Dr James Walter Goforth, MD - Medicare Emergency Medicine in Hickory, NC

Dr James Walter Goforth, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine" physician in Hickory, North Carolina. He went to Medical University Of South Carolina College Of Medicine and graduated in 1983 and has 41 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Emergency Medicine. He is a member of the group practice Pinnacle Urgent Care Pllc, Geriatric Consultants Pllc and his current practice location is 2972 N Center St, Hickory, North Carolina. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (828) 431-4955.

Dr James Walter Goforth is licensed to practice in North Carolina (license number 30343) 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 1811945470.

Contact Information

Dr James Walter Goforth, MD
2972 N Center St,
Hickory, NC 28601-1159
(828) 431-4955
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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr James Walter Goforth
GenderMale
SpecialityEmergency Medicine
Experience41 Years
Location2972 N Center St, Hickory, North Carolina
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 James Walter Goforth attended and graduated from Medical University Of South Carolina College Of Medicine in 1983
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1811945470
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 05/05/2006
  • Last Update Date: 10/24/2023
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 9638320617
  • Enrollment ID: I20141103001566

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr James Walter Goforth such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1811945470NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207PE0004XEmergency Medicine - Emergency Medical Services 30343 (North Carolina)Secondary
207R00000XInternal Medicine 30343 (North Carolina)Primary
207P00000XEmergency Medicine 30343 (North Carolina)Secondary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Hospice Of Rockingham Co IncReidsville, NCHospice
Continuum Home Care & HospiceJacksonville, NCHospice
Jacob's Creek Nursing And Rehabilitation CenterMadison, NCNursing home

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Pinnacle Urgent Care Pllc19517667999
Geriatric Consultants Pllc529413238732

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 James Walter Goforth allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameGeriatric Consultants Pllc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1801478086
PECOS PAC ID: 5294132387
Enrollment ID: O20210915003266
Entity NamePinnacle Urgent Care Pllc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1437860889
PECOS PAC ID: 1951766799
Enrollment ID: O20230428002572
Entity NameCareconnectmd North Carolina P.c.
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1104507441
PECOS PAC ID: 3971965898
Enrollment ID: O20230809002596

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 James Walter Goforth 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 James Walter Goforth, MD
2972 N Center St,
Hickory, NC 28601-1159

Ph: (828) 431-4955
Dr James Walter Goforth, MD
2972 N Center St,
Hickory, NC 28601-1159

Ph: (828) 431-4955

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