Richard Anthony Van Meter, MD - Medicare Family Practice in Gastonia, NC

Richard Anthony Van Meter, MD is a medicare enrolled "Family Medicine" physician in Gastonia, North Carolina. He went to Jefferson Medical College Of Thomas Jefferson University and graduated in 1994 and has 30 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Family Practice. He is a member of the group practice Carolinas Physicians Network Inc and his current practice location is 3715 Union Rd, Gastonia, North Carolina. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (704) 854-8202.

Richard Anthony Van Meter is licensed to practice in North Carolina (license number 200101147) 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 1336106038.

Contact Information

Richard Anthony Van Meter, MD
3715 Union Rd,
Gastonia, NC 28056-8044
(704) 854-8202
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Physician's Profile

Full NameRichard Anthony Van Meter
GenderMale
SpecialityFamily Practice
Experience30 Years
Location3715 Union Rd, Gastonia, North 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:
  • Richard Anthony Van Meter attended and graduated from Jefferson Medical College Of Thomas Jefferson University in 1994
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1336106038
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 04/27/2006
  • Last Update Date: 07/15/2024
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 7113994450
  • Enrollment ID: I20081018000170

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Richard Anthony Van Meter such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1336106038NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207Q00000XFamily Medicine 200101147 (North Carolina)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Kindred At HomeShelby, NCHome health agency
Advanced Home CareGastonia, NCHome health agency
Hospice Of Gaston County, IncGastonia, NCHospice
Carolinas Medical Center/behav HealthCharlotte, NCHospital
Caromont Regional Medical CenterGastonia, NCHospital
Atrium Health ClevelandShelby, NCHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Carolinas Physicians Network Inc33754496551649

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. Richard Anthony Van Meter allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameCarolinas Physicians Network Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1477878890
PECOS PAC ID: 3375449655
Enrollment ID: O20031219000455

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. Richard Anthony Van Meter 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
Richard Anthony Van Meter, MD
Po Box 19305,
Charlotte, NC 28219-9305

Ph: () -
Richard Anthony Van Meter, MD
3715 Union Rd,
Gastonia, NC 28056-8044

Ph: (704) 854-8202

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Medicare Assignment: Assignment means that your doctor, provider, or supplier agrees (or is required by law) to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services. Most doctors, providers, and suppliers accept assignment, but you should always check to make sure. Participating providers have signed an agreement to accept assignment for all Medicare-covered services.

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