Dr Richard K Caldwell, MD - Medicare Otolaryngology in Gadsden, AL

Dr Richard K Caldwell, MD is a medicare enrolled "Otolaryngology" physician in Gadsden, Alabama. He went to University Of Alabama School Of Medicine and graduated in 1991 and has 33 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Otolaryngology. He is a member of the group practice Dowling And Caldwell Md Pc and his current practice location is 417b S 4th St, Gadsden, Alabama. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (256) 543-9302.

Dr Richard K Caldwell is licensed to practice in Alabama (license number 19865) 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 1629182332.

Contact Information

Dr Richard K Caldwell, MD
417b S 4th St,
Gadsden, AL 35901-5214
(256) 543-9302
(256) 547-6869

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Richard K Caldwell
GenderMale
SpecialityOtolaryngology
Experience33 Years
Location417b S 4th St, Gadsden, 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 Richard K Caldwell attended and graduated from University Of Alabama School Of Medicine in 1991
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1629182332
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 08/18/2006
  • Last Update Date: 07/08/2007
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 6002968963
  • Enrollment ID: I20101005000655

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Richard K Caldwell such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1629182332NPI-NPPES
000036831MedicaidAL
051075525OtherALBLUECROSS BLUESHIELD
051036831OtherALBLUECROSS BLUESHIELD

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207Y00000XOtolaryngology 19865 (Alabama)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Riverview Regional Medical CenterGadsden, ALHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Dowling And Caldwell Md Pc75179808402

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 K Caldwell allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameDowling & Caldwell Md Pc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1790899433
PECOS PAC ID: 7517980840
Enrollment ID: O20060112000309

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 K Caldwell 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 K Caldwell, MD
Po Box 1569,
Gadsden, AL 35902-1569

Ph: (256) 543-9302
Dr Richard K Caldwell, MD
417b S 4th St,
Gadsden, AL 35901-5214

Ph: (256) 543-9302

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