Dr Joseph William Farina Jr, MD - Medicare Neurology in Cullman, AL

Dr Joseph William Farina Jr, MD is a medicare enrolled "Psychiatry & Neurology - Neurology" physician in Cullman, Alabama. He went to University Of South Alabama College Of Medicine and graduated in 1994 and has 30 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Neurology. He is a member of the group practice Memphis Neurology Pllc and his current practice location is 1800 Al Highway 157 Ste 100, Cullman, Alabama. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (256) 736-1615.

Dr Joseph William Farina Jr is licensed to practice in Alabama (license number 12157) 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 1710011499.

Contact Information

Dr Joseph William Farina Jr, MD
1800 Al Highway 157 Ste 100,
Cullman, AL 35058-1273
(256) 736-1615
(256) 736-1579

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Joseph William Farina Jr
GenderMale
SpecialityNeurology
Experience30 Years
Location1800 Al Highway 157 Ste 100, Cullman, 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 Joseph William Farina Jr attended and graduated from University Of South Alabama College Of Medicine in 1994
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1710011499
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 03/15/2007
  • Last Update Date: 01/18/2021
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 2163324302
  • Enrollment ID: I20040130000167

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Joseph William Farina Jr such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1710011499NPI-NPPES
0118301MedicaidMS

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
2084N0400XPsychiatry & Neurology - Neurology 11664 (Mississippi)Secondary
2084N0400XPsychiatry & Neurology - Neurology 12157 (Alabama)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Memphis Neurology Pllc22645107187

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 William Farina Jr allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameMemphis Neurology Pllc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1700943172
PECOS PAC ID: 2264510718
Enrollment ID: O20080423000614

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 William Farina Jr 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 William Farina Jr, MD
1800 Al Highway 157 Ste 100,
Cullman, AL 35058-1273

Ph: (256) 736-1615
Dr Joseph William Farina Jr, MD
1800 Al Highway 157 Ste 100,
Cullman, AL 35058-1273

Ph: (256) 736-1615

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Psychiatry & Neurology Doctors in Cullman, AL

Deborah Gordon, M.D.
Psychiatry & Neurology
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 503 Clark St Ne, Cullman, AL 35055
Phone: 256-739-1759    Fax: 256-739-0027
Sabrina Gilley Payne, RN
Psychiatry & Neurology
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 1909 Commerce Ave, Cullman, AL 35055
Phone: 256-734-4688    
Kenneth Robert Murray, MD
Psychiatry & Neurology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1890 Al Highway 157 Ste 102, Cullman, AL 35058
Phone: 256-903-0300    Fax: 256-801-7893
Tammy Fletcher, PMHNP
Psychiatry & Neurology
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 1935 Al Highway 157 Ste B, Cullman, AL 35058
Phone: 256-590-7259    
Dr. Sultana Begum, MD
Psychiatry & Neurology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1910 Cherokee Ave Sw, Cullman, AL 35055
Phone: 256-739-3500    Fax: 256-736-1093
Ajmal Muhammad Khan, MD
Psychiatry & Neurology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1909 Commerce Ave, Cullman, AL 35055
Phone: 256-734-4688    
Dr. Mary Katherine Leonard Thrower, M.D.
Psychiatry & Neurology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 101 2nd Ave Se, Cullman, AL 35055
Phone: 256-739-4910    Fax: 256-739-9455

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