Dr Nazhone Paul Yazzie, MD - Medicare General Surgery in Fort Defiance, AZ

Dr Nazhone Paul Yazzie, MD is a medicare enrolled "Surgery" physician in Fort Defiance, Arizona. He went to University Of Arizona College Of Medicine and graduated in 2005 and has 19 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as General Surgery. He is a member of the group practice Cherokee Nation and his current practice location is Corner Of Route N12 And N7, Fort Defiance, Arizona. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (928) 729-8000.

Dr Nazhone Paul Yazzie is licensed to practice in Arizona (license number 44760) 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 1164694220.

Contact Information

Dr Nazhone Paul Yazzie, MD
Corner Of Route N12 And N7,
Fort Defiance, AZ 86504-0649
(928) 729-8000
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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Nazhone Paul Yazzie
GenderMale
SpecialityGeneral Surgery
Experience19 Years
LocationCorner Of Route N12 And N7, Fort Defiance, Arizona
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 Nazhone Paul Yazzie attended and graduated from University Of Arizona College Of Medicine in 2005
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1164694220
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 03/28/2008
  • Last Update Date: 05/05/2023
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 1153502372
  • Enrollment ID: I20110222000418

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Nazhone Paul Yazzie such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1164694220NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
208600000XSurgery 44760 (Arizona)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Cherokee Nation W W Hastings Indian HospitalTahlequah, OKHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Cherokee Nation5799698742361

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 Nazhone Paul Yazzie allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameCherokee Nation
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1780692723
PECOS PAC ID: 5799698742
Enrollment ID: O20031106000628
Entity NameThe Fort Defiance Indian Hospital Board, Incorporation
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1477876639
PECOS PAC ID: 0941336697
Enrollment ID: O20100429001153

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 Nazhone Paul Yazzie 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 Nazhone Paul Yazzie, MD
P.o.box 649, Fort Defiance Indian Hospital Board,inc.,
Fort Defiance, AZ 86504-0649

Ph: (928) 729-8000
Dr Nazhone Paul Yazzie, MD
Corner Of Route N12 And N7,
Fort Defiance, AZ 86504-0649

Ph: (928) 729-8000

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