Dr Jeffrey Spalding Hovater, DO - Medicare Orthopedic Surgery in Florence, AL

Dr Jeffrey Spalding Hovater, DO is a medicare enrolled "Orthopaedic Surgery" physician in Florence, Alabama. He went to Kansas City University Of Physicians And Surgeons and graduated in 2002 and has 22 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Orthopedic Surgery. He is a member of the group practice North Alabama Bone And Joint Clinic P C and his current practice location is 1751 Veterans Dr Ste 300, Florence, Alabama. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (256) 718-3200.

Dr Jeffrey Spalding Hovater is licensed to practice in Alabama (license number DO.971) 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 1639378540.

Contact Information

Dr Jeffrey Spalding Hovater, DO
1751 Veterans Dr Ste 300,
Florence, AL 35630-4930
(256) 718-3200
(256) 246-3297

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Jeffrey Spalding Hovater
GenderMale
SpecialityOrthopedic Surgery
Experience22 Years
Location1751 Veterans Dr Ste 300, Florence, 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 Jeffrey Spalding Hovater attended and graduated from Kansas City University Of Physicians And Surgeons in 2002
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1639378540
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/12/2007
  • Last Update Date: 09/01/2021
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 3476645417
  • Enrollment ID: I20070822001359

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Jeffrey Spalding Hovater such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1639378540NPI-NPPES
104642MedicaidAL
510-05835OtherALBCBS OF ALABAMA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207X00000XOrthopaedic Surgery DO.971 (Alabama)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

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

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
North Alabama Bone And Joint Clinic P C690188187915

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 Jeffrey Spalding Hovater allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameNorth Alabama Bone & Joint Clinic P C
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1043397763
PECOS PAC ID: 6901881879
Enrollment ID: O20040623001162

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 Jeffrey Spalding Hovater 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 Jeffrey Spalding Hovater, DO
1751 Veterans Dr Ste 300,
Florence, AL 35630-4930

Ph: (256) 718-3200
Dr Jeffrey Spalding Hovater, DO
1751 Veterans Dr Ste 300,
Florence, AL 35630-4930

Ph: (256) 718-3200

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Orthopaedic Surgery Doctors in Florence, AL

Aaron Eroy Joiner, MD
Orthopedic Surgery
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1751 Veterans Dr Ste 300, Florence, AL 35630
Phone: 256-718-3200    Fax: 256-246-3297
Brittany Elyse Homcha, M.D.
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Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 1751 Veterans Dr Ste 300, Florence, AL 35630
Phone: 256-718-3200    Fax: 256-246-3297
John Mann, MD
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1751 Veterans Dr Ste 300, Florence, AL 35630
Phone: 256-718-3200    Fax: 256-246-3297
John Atkins Young, MD
Orthopedic Surgery
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1751 Veterans Dr Ste 300, Florence, AL 35630
Phone: 256-718-3200    Fax: 256-246-3297
Dr. Wyatt Collier Simpson Jr., M.D.
Orthopedic Surgery
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 1816 Sky Park Rd, Florence, AL 35634
Phone: 800-341-5095    
Gilbert Reid Melson Ii, MD
Orthopedic Surgery
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 2129 Helton Drive, Suite A, Florence, AL 35630
Phone: 256-718-3200    Fax: 256-718-3297
Neal Garver Clement, MD
Orthopedic Surgery
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 2129 Helton Dr, Ste A, Florence, AL 35630
Phone: 256-718-3200    Fax: 256-718-3297

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