Dr Jon Franklin Bignault, MD - Medicare Anesthesiology in Athens, AL

Dr Jon Franklin Bignault, MD is a medicare enrolled "Anesthesiology" physician in Athens, Alabama. He went to Medical College Of Georgia School Of Medicine and graduated in 1990 and has 34 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Anesthesiology. He is a member of the group practice Limestone Anesthesia Associates Pc and his current practice location is 700 W Market St, Anesthesia, Athens, Alabama. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (256) 233-9292.

Dr Jon Franklin Bignault is licensed to practice in Alabama (license number MD.18337) 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 1851367965.

Contact Information

Dr Jon Franklin Bignault, MD
700 W Market St, Anesthesia,
Athens, AL 35611-2457
(256) 233-9292
(256) 233-9278

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Jon Franklin Bignault
GenderMale
SpecialityAnesthesiology
Experience34 Years
Location700 W Market St, Athens, 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 Jon Franklin Bignault attended and graduated from Medical College Of Georgia School Of Medicine in 1990
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1851367965
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 02/28/2006
  • Last Update Date: 02/02/2009
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 3274538020
  • Enrollment ID: I20060928000583

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Jon Franklin Bignault such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1851367965NPI-NPPES
000027406MedicaidAL
51027406OtherALBCBSAL

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207LP2900XAnesthesiology - Pain Medicine 18337 (Alabama)Secondary
207L00000XAnesthesiology MD.18337 (Alabama)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Athens Limestone HospitalAthens, ALHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Limestone Anesthesia Associates Pc97391023935

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 Jon Franklin Bignault allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameLimestone Anesthesia Associates Pc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1841266434
PECOS PAC ID: 9739102393
Enrollment ID: O20060110000160
Entity NameAthens Limestone Pain Center
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1689063851
PECOS PAC ID: 3072830769
Enrollment ID: O20150317001609

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 Jon Franklin Bignault 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 Jon Franklin Bignault, MD
Po Box 30,
Athens, AL 35612-0030

Ph: (706) 860-2701
Dr Jon Franklin Bignault, MD
700 W Market St, Anesthesia,
Athens, AL 35611-2457

Ph: (256) 233-9292

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Anesthesiology Doctors in Athens, AL

Dr. Benjamin W Ladner, M.D.
Anesthesiology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 700 W Market St, Athens, AL 35611
Phone: 256-233-9292    
Dr. Jimmy Wayne Dunn, MD
Anesthesiology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 700 W Market St, Anesthesia Dept, Athens, AL 35611
Phone: 256-233-9292    Fax: 256-233-9278

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