Dr Joseph H Berger, MD - Medicare Otolaryngology in Thomasville, GA

Dr Joseph H Berger, MD is a medicare enrolled "Otolaryngology" physician in Thomasville, Georgia. He went to Tulane University School Of Medicine and graduated in 1981 and has 43 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Otolaryngology. He is a member of the group practice Joseph H. Berger, Md, Llc and his current practice location is 305 W Hansell St, Thomasville, Georgia. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (229) 228-6355.

Dr Joseph H Berger is licensed to practice in Georgia (license number 028722) 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 1437251410.

Contact Information

Dr Joseph H Berger, MD
305 W Hansell St,
Thomasville, GA 31792-6649
(229) 228-6355
(229) 228-6841

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Joseph H Berger
GenderMale
SpecialityOtolaryngology
Experience43 Years
Location305 W Hansell St, Thomasville, Georgia
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 H Berger attended and graduated from Tulane University School Of Medicine in 1981
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1437251410
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 09/01/2006
  • Last Update Date: 05/27/2008
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 0345261509
  • Enrollment ID: I20060308000506

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Joseph H Berger such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1437251410NPI-NPPES
000328512AMedicaidGA
010015083OtherGARAILROAD MEDICARE
N207140OtherGAWELLCARE
000328512AOtherGAPEACH STATE

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207Y00000XOtolaryngology 028722 (Georgia)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Colquitt Regional Medical CenterMoultrie, GAHospital
John D Archbold Memorial HospitalThomasville, GAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Joseph H. Berger, Md, Llc68008170652

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 H Berger allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameJoseph H. Berger, Md, Llc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1649468463
PECOS PAC ID: 6800817065
Enrollment ID: O20051215000202

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 H Berger 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 H Berger, MD
305 W Hansell St,
Thomasville, GA 31792-6649

Ph: (229) 228-6355
Dr Joseph H Berger, MD
305 W Hansell St,
Thomasville, GA 31792-6649

Ph: (229) 228-6355

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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 100 Mimosa Dr, 3rd Floor, Thomasville, GA 31792
Phone: 229-226-1443    Fax: 229-226-3035

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