Dr Leroy Scott Atkins Jr, MD - Medicare Orthopedic Surgery in Tuscaloosa, AL

Dr Leroy Scott Atkins Jr, MD is a medicare enrolled "Orthopaedic Surgery" physician in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. He went to University Of South Alabama College Of Medicine and graduated in 1990 and has 34 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Orthopedic Surgery. He is a member of the group practice University Orthopaedic Clinic P C and his current practice location is 305 Paul Bryant Dr, Tuscaloosa, Alabama. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (205) 345-0192.

Dr Leroy Scott Atkins Jr is licensed to practice in Alabama (license number 15931) 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 1003868977.

Contact Information

Dr Leroy Scott Atkins Jr, MD
305 Paul Bryant Dr,
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401-2094
(205) 345-0192
(205) 247-2194

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Leroy Scott Atkins Jr
GenderMale
SpecialityOrthopedic Surgery
Experience34 Years
Location305 Paul Bryant Dr, Tuscaloosa, 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 Leroy Scott Atkins Jr attended and graduated from University Of South Alabama College Of Medicine in 1990
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1003868977
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 05/17/2006
  • Last Update Date: 07/08/2007
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 3072696020
  • Enrollment ID: I20081010000276

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Leroy Scott Atkins Jr such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1003868977NPI-NPPES
51517451OtherALBLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD
51034922OtherALBLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD
51517449OtherALBLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207X00000XOrthopaedic Surgery 15931 (Alabama)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
D C H Regional Medical CenterTuscaloosa, ALHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
University Orthopaedic Clinic P C983009185923

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 Leroy Scott Atkins Jr allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameUniversity Orthopaedic Clinic P C
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1073551461
PECOS PAC ID: 9830091859
Enrollment ID: O20040121000838

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 Leroy Scott Atkins 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 Leroy Scott Atkins Jr, MD
305 Paul Bryant Dr,
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401-2094

Ph: (205) 345-0192
Dr Leroy Scott Atkins Jr, MD
305 Paul Bryant Dr,
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401-2094

Ph: (205) 345-0192

Reviews and Comments


Orthopaedic Surgery Doctors in Tuscaloosa, AL

Dr. Barry S Callahan, MD
Orthopedic Surgery
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 305 Paul W Bryant Dr E, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
Phone: 205-345-0192    Fax: 205-464-4507
Timothy David Bassett, MD
Orthopedic Surgery
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1781 Commons North Loop, Tuscaloosa, AL 35406
Phone: 205-750-0447    Fax: 205-750-0276
Dr. Stephen Thomas Ikard, M.D.
Orthopedic Surgery
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 305 Paul Bryant Dr E, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
Phone: 205-345-0192    Fax: 205-247-2194
Dr. Howard Leslie Fowler, M.D.
Orthopedic Surgery
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 100 Rice Mine Road Loop, Suite 205, Tuscaloosa, AL 35406
Phone: 205-752-1800    Fax: 205-752-1891
Dr. Kevin Thompson, MD
Orthopedic Surgery
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 305 Paul Bryant Drive, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
Phone: 205-345-0192    Fax: 205-247-2194
William K Mckibbin, M.D.
Orthopedic Surgery
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 305 Paul W Bryant Dr E, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
Phone: 205-345-0192    Fax: 205-464-4507

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