Dr Leonidas Walthall Iv, MD - Medicare Hospitalist in Charleston, SC

Dr Leonidas Walthall Iv, MD is a medicare enrolled "Hospitalist" physician in Charleston, South Carolina. He graduated from medical school in 2009 and has 15 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Hospitalist. He is a member of the group practice University Medical Associates and his current practice location is 171 Ashley Ave, Musc - Internal Medicine, Charleston, South Carolina. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (843) 792-1414.

Dr Leonidas Walthall Iv is licensed to practice in South Carolina (license number 31941) 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 1467680249.

Contact Information

Dr Leonidas Walthall Iv, MD
171 Ashley Ave, Musc - Internal Medicine,
Charleston, SC 29425-0100
(843) 792-1414
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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Leonidas Walthall Iv
GenderMale
SpecialityHospitalist
Experience15 Years
Location171 Ashley Ave, Charleston, South 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 Leonidas Walthall Iv graduated from medical school in 2009
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1467680249
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/30/2009
  • Last Update Date: 10/22/2020
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 6204088917
  • Enrollment ID: I20121204000002

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Leonidas Walthall Iv such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1467680249NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
208M00000XHospitalist 31941 (South Carolina)Primary
207R00000XInternal Medicine LL31941 (South Carolina)Secondary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Musc Medical CenterCharleston, SCHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
University Medical Associates63057585741311

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 Leonidas Walthall Iv allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameUniversity Medical Associates
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1043241110
PECOS PAC ID: 6305758574
Enrollment ID: O20031105000291

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 Leonidas Walthall Iv 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 Leonidas Walthall Iv, MD
Po Box 751461,
Charlotte, NC 28275-1461

Ph: (843) 792-6200
Dr Leonidas Walthall Iv, MD
171 Ashley Ave, Musc - Internal Medicine,
Charleston, SC 29425-0100

Ph: (843) 792-1414

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