Dr Lavon Thurman, MD - Medicare Family Practice in Fortson, GA

Dr Lavon Thurman, MD is a medicare enrolled "Family Medicine" physician in Fortson, Georgia. He went to University Of Mississippi School Of Medicine and graduated in 1975 and has 49 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Family Practice. He is a member of the group practice Pinnacle Enterprises Pc, Pinnacle Enterprises Pc and his current practice location is 94 Mccrary Rd, Fortson, Georgia. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (706) 987-8216.

Dr Lavon Thurman is licensed to practice in Georgia (license number 019791) 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 1093883878.

Contact Information

Dr Lavon Thurman, MD
94 Mccrary Rd,
Fortson, GA 31808-4558
(706) 987-8216
(706) 987-8220

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Lavon Thurman
GenderMale
SpecialityFamily Practice
Experience49 Years
Location94 Mccrary Rd, Fortson, 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 Lavon Thurman attended and graduated from University Of Mississippi School Of Medicine in 1975
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1093883878
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 12/01/2006
  • Last Update Date: 01/09/2014
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 9931143500
  • Enrollment ID: I20051130000568

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Lavon Thurman such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1093883878NPI-NPPES
000225607IMedicaidGA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207Q00000XFamily Medicine 019791 (Georgia)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Pinnacle Enterprises Pc44868160489
Pinnacle Enterprises Pc44868160489

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 Lavon Thurman allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NamePinnacle Enterprises Pc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1447374640
PECOS PAC ID: 4486816048
Enrollment ID: O20120427000473
Entity NameFort Mitchell Clinic Pc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1568748242
PECOS PAC ID: 8325212640
Enrollment ID: O20140929000659

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 Lavon Thurman 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 Lavon Thurman, MD
1600 Fort Benning Rd,
Columbus, GA 31903-2834

Ph: (706) 322-9599
Dr Lavon Thurman, MD
94 Mccrary Rd,
Fortson, GA 31808-4558

Ph: (706) 987-8216

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Family Medicine Doctors in Fortson, GA

Dr. Richard E Wood Jr., MD
Family Medicine
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 94 Mccrary Rd, Fortson, GA 31808
Phone: 706-987-8216    Fax: 706-987-8220

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