Dr Robert Edward Ross Jr, MD - Medicare Family Practice in Cherokee, NC

Dr Robert Edward Ross Jr, MD is a medicare enrolled "Family Medicine" physician in Cherokee, North Carolina. He went to University Of Mississippi School Of Medicine and graduated in 2000 and has 24 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Family Practice. He is a member of the group practice Cherokee Indian Hospital Authority and his current practice location is 1 Hospital Rd, Caller Box C-268, Cherokee, North Carolina. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (828) 497-9163.

Dr Robert Edward Ross Jr is licensed to practice in North Carolina (license number 200101488) 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 1720024813.

Contact Information

Dr Robert Edward Ross Jr, MD
1 Hospital Rd, Caller Box C-268,
Cherokee, NC 28719
(828) 497-9163
(828) 497-5343

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Robert Edward Ross Jr
GenderMale
SpecialityFamily Practice
Experience24 Years
Location1 Hospital Rd, Cherokee, 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:
  • Dr Robert Edward Ross Jr attended and graduated from University Of Mississippi School Of Medicine in 2000
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1720024813
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/20/2006
  • Last Update Date: 07/21/2022
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 7517962293
  • Enrollment ID: I20061002000651

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Robert Edward Ross Jr such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1720024813NPI-NPPES
1442KOtherNCBCBSNC
1720024813MedicaidNC

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207Q00000XFamily Medicine 200101488 (North Carolina)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Cherokee Home Health AgencyCherokee, NCHome health agency
Cherokee Indian Hospital AuthorityCherokee, NCHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Cherokee Indian Hospital Authority206232039356

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 Robert Edward Ross Jr allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameCherokee Indian Hospital Authority
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1770662348
PECOS PAC ID: 2062320393
Enrollment ID: O20031105000726

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 Robert Edward Ross Jr 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 Robert Edward Ross Jr, MD
1 Hospital Rd, Caller Box C-268,
Cherokee, NC 28719

Ph: (828) 497-9163
Dr Robert Edward Ross Jr, MD
1 Hospital Rd, Caller Box C-268,
Cherokee, NC 28719

Ph: (828) 497-9163

Reviews and Comments


Family Medicine Doctors in Cherokee, NC

Dr. Michael Edgar Toedt, M.D.
Family Medicine
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: Cherokee Indian Hospital, 1 Hospital Road, Cherokee, NC 28719
Phone: 828-497-9163    Fax: 828-497-2185
Stuart Tyrus Maynard Jr., MD
Family Medicine
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 1 Hospital Road, Caller Box C-268, Cherokee, NC 28719
Phone: 828-497-9163    Fax: 828-497-5343
Dr. Lee Sanford Hyde, M.D.
Family Medicine
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: Cherokee Indian Hospital, 1 Hospital Road, Cherokee, NC 28719
Phone: 828-497-9163    
Winona Sue Houser, M.D.
Family Medicine
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1 Hospital Rd, Caller Box C-268, Cherokee, NC 28719
Phone: 828-497-9163    Fax: 828-497-1723
Dr. Anne M Woods, MD
Family Medicine
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 1 Hospital Rd, Cherokee, NC 28719
Phone: 828-497-9163    
Mr. Frank L Van Middlesworth, MD
Family Medicine
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1 Hospital Rd, Caller Box C-268, Cherokee, NC 28719
Phone: 828-497-9163    Fax: 828-497-1723
George E Graning, MD
Family Medicine
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 1 Hospital Road, Cherokee, NC 28719
Phone: 828-497-9163    Fax: 828-497-5343

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