Dr John R Hazelton, MD - Medicare Ophthalmology in Murrells Inlet, SC

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Dr John R Hazelton, MD is a medicare enrolled "Ophthalmology" physician in Murrells Inlet, South Carolina. He went to Rutgers New Jersey Medical School and graduated in 1997 and has 27 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Ophthalmology. He is a member of the group practice Coastal Eye Group, P.c. and his current practice location is 4055 Hwy. 17 South, Murrells Inlet, South Carolina. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (843) 652-3939.

Dr John R Hazelton is licensed to practice in South Carolina (license number 22986) 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 1659394146.

Contact Information

Dr John R Hazelton, MD
4055 Hwy. 17 South,
Murrells Inlet, SC 29576
(843) 652-3939
(843) 652-3939

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr John R Hazelton
GenderMale
SpecialityOphthalmology
Experience27 Years
Location4055 Hwy. 17 South, Murrells Inlet, South 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 John R Hazelton attended and graduated from Rutgers New Jersey Medical School in 1997
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1659394146
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/25/2006
  • Last Update Date: 05/02/2008
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 4981784394
  • Enrollment ID: I20110202000180

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr John R Hazelton such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1659394146NPI-NPPES
229862MedicaidSC
P00160285OtherSCRAILROAD MEDICARE
89065C7MedicaidNC

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207W00000XOphthalmology 22986 (South Carolina)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Coastal Eye Group, P.c.246643471712

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 John R Hazelton allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameCoastal Eye Group, P.c.
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1477663706
PECOS PAC ID: 2466434717
Enrollment ID: O20040602000418
Entity NameCoastal Eye Group, P.c.
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1821142266
PECOS PAC ID: 2466434717
Enrollment ID: O20040602000514
Entity NameCoastal Eye Group, P.c.
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1821142720
PECOS PAC ID: 2466434717
Enrollment ID: O20041210000633

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 John R Hazelton 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 John R Hazelton, MD
4055 Hwy. 17 South, P.o. Box 1919,
Murrells Inlet, SC 29576

Ph: (843) 652-3939		Dr John R Hazelton, MD
4055 Hwy. 17 South,
Murrells Inlet, SC 29576

Ph: (843) 652-3939

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