Dr Okanta B Jackson, MD - Medicare Dermatology in Tallahassee, FL

Dr Okanta B Jackson, MD is a medicare enrolled "Dermatology" physician in Tallahassee, Florida. He went to Chicago College Of Medicine And Surgery and graduated in 1998 and has 26 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Dermatology. He is a member of the group practice Dermatology Associates Of Tallahassee Pa and his current practice location is 1707 Riggins Rd, Tallahassee, Florida. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (850) 877-4134.

Dr Okanta B Jackson is licensed to practice in Florida (license number ME93314) 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 1578670055.

Contact Information

Dr Okanta B Jackson, MD
1707 Riggins Rd,
Tallahassee, FL 32308-5317
(850) 877-4134
(850) 402-9130

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Okanta B Jackson
GenderMale
SpecialityDermatology
Experience26 Years
Location1707 Riggins Rd, Tallahassee, Florida
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 Okanta B Jackson attended and graduated from Chicago College Of Medicine And Surgery in 1998
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1578670055
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 08/23/2006
  • Last Update Date: 07/08/2007
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 3779550330
  • Enrollment ID: I20050817000547

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Okanta B Jackson such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1578670055NPI-NPPES
16057OtherFLBLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207N00000XDermatology ME93314 (Florida)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Dermatology Associates Of Tallahassee Pa660877549943

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 Okanta B Jackson allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameDermatology Associates Of Tallahassee Pa
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1295842672
PECOS PAC ID: 6608775499
Enrollment ID: O20031231000062

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 Okanta B Jackson 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 Okanta B Jackson, MD
Po Box 13859,
Tallahassee, FL 32317-3859

Ph: (850) 877-4134
Dr Okanta B Jackson, MD
1707 Riggins Rd,
Tallahassee, FL 32308-5317

Ph: (850) 877-4134

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Dr. Marie Hayes, M.D.
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Phone: 850-878-0191    

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