Dr Joseph Courtney Empey, MD - Medicare Anesthesiology in St George, UT

Dr Joseph Courtney Empey, MD is a medicare enrolled "Anesthesiology - Pain Medicine" physician in St George, Utah. He went to George Washington University School Of Medicine and graduated in 2003 and has 21 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Anesthesiology. He is a member of the group practice Desert Pain Specialists Llc and his current practice location is 617 E Riverside Dr Ste 301, St George, Utah. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (435) 216-7000.

Dr Joseph Courtney Empey is licensed to practice in Utah (license number 5758849-1205) 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 1205058294.

Contact Information

Dr Joseph Courtney Empey, MD
617 E Riverside Dr Ste 301,
St George, UT 84790-8722
(435) 216-7000
(435) 216-7001

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Joseph Courtney Empey
GenderMale
SpecialityAnesthesiology
Experience21 Years
Location617 E Riverside Dr Ste 301, St George, Utah
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 Joseph Courtney Empey attended and graduated from George Washington University School Of Medicine in 2003
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1205058294
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 05/02/2007
  • Last Update Date: 02/16/2023
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 1658471750
  • Enrollment ID: I20070702000509

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Joseph Courtney Empey such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1205058294NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207LP2900XAnesthesiology - Pain Medicine 5758849-1205 (Utah)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Dixie Home RehabSt george, UTHome health agency
Dixie Regional Medical CenterSt george, UTHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Desert Pain Specialists Llc307268305118

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 Joseph Courtney Empey allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameDesert Pain Specialists Llc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1871762450
PECOS PAC ID: 3072683051
Enrollment ID: O20080603000173

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 Joseph Courtney Empey 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 Joseph Courtney Empey, MD
617 E Riverside Dr Ste 301,
St George, UT 84790-8722

Ph: (435) 216-7000
Dr Joseph Courtney Empey, MD
617 E Riverside Dr Ste 301,
St George, UT 84790-8722

Ph: (435) 216-7000

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