Dr Richard Goldberg, DO - Medicare Gastroenterology in Greenwood, MS

Dr Richard Goldberg, DO is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology" physician in Greenwood, Mississippi. He graduated from medical school in 2008 and has 16 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Gastroenterology. He is a member of the group practice Greenwood Leflore Hospital and his current practice location is 202 W Park Ave, Greenwood, Mississippi. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (662) 455-8058.

Dr Richard Goldberg is licensed to practice in Mississippi (license number 23726) 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 1689831844.

Contact Information

Dr Richard Goldberg, DO
202 W Park Ave,
Greenwood, MS 38930-3009
(662) 455-8058
(662) 453-6790

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Richard Goldberg
GenderMale
SpecialityGastroenterology
Experience16 Years
Location202 W Park Ave, Greenwood, Mississippi
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 Richard Goldberg graduated from medical school in 2008
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1689831844
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 05/16/2008
  • Last Update Date: 04/06/2017
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 2365688355
  • Enrollment ID: I20150713001539

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Richard Goldberg such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1689831844NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207RG0100XInternal Medicine - Gastroenterology 23726 (Mississippi)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Greenwood Leflore HospitalGreenwood, MSHospital
University Of Mississippi Med CenterJackson, MSHospital
Tyler Holmes Memorial Hospital CahWinona, MSHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Greenwood Leflore Hospital09413329102

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 Richard Goldberg allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameGreenwood Leflore Hospital
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1679802946
PECOS PAC ID: 0941332910
Enrollment ID: O20100712000112

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 Richard Goldberg 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 Richard Goldberg, DO
491 Mcelroy Rd,
Memphis, TN 38120-1524

Ph: (901) 826-6312
Dr Richard Goldberg, DO
202 W Park Ave,
Greenwood, MS 38930-3009

Ph: (662) 455-8058

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