Dr Kerry Wendell Byrd, MD - Medicare Family Practice in Rutherford College, NC

Dr Kerry Wendell Byrd, MD is a medicare enrolled "Family Medicine" physician in Rutherford College, North Carolina. He went to Wake Forest University School Of Medicine and graduated in 1989 and has 35 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Family Practice. He is a member of the group practice Valdese Family Practice Pa and his current practice location is 99 Griffin Street, Rutherford College, North Carolina. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (828) 874-1316.

Dr Kerry Wendell Byrd is licensed to practice in North Carolina (license number 33797) 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 1932298007.

Contact Information

Dr Kerry Wendell Byrd, MD
99 Griffin Street,
Rutherford College, NC 28671-0806
(828) 874-1316
(828) 874-1092

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Kerry Wendell Byrd
GenderMale
SpecialityFamily Practice
Experience35 Years
Location99 Griffin Street, Rutherford College, North 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 Kerry Wendell Byrd attended and graduated from Wake Forest University School Of Medicine in 1989
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1932298007
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 10/12/2006
  • Last Update Date: 12/28/2009
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 3072564632
  • Enrollment ID: I20100831000219

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Kerry Wendell Byrd such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1932298007NPI-NPPES
8920610MedicaidNC

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207Q00000XFamily Medicine 33797 (North Carolina)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Carolinas Healthcare System-blue RidgeMorganton, NCHospital
Frye Regional Medical CenterHickory, NCHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Valdese Family Practice Pa42846858433

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 Kerry Wendell Byrd allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameValdese Family Practice Pa
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1720104540
PECOS PAC ID: 4284685843
Enrollment ID: O20050201000899

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 Kerry Wendell Byrd 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 Kerry Wendell Byrd, MD
99 Griffin Street, Po Box 806,
Rutherford College, NC 28671-0806

Ph: (828) 874-1316
Dr Kerry Wendell Byrd, MD
99 Griffin Street,
Rutherford College, NC 28671-0806

Ph: (828) 874-1316

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Medicare Assignment: Assignment means that your doctor, provider, or supplier agrees (or is required by law) to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services. Most doctors, providers, and suppliers accept assignment, but you should always check to make sure. Participating providers have signed an agreement to accept assignment for all Medicare-covered services.

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