Dr Robert Joseph Cater, MD - Medicare Otolaryngology in Meridian, MS

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Dr Robert Joseph Cater, MD is a medicare enrolled "Otolaryngology - Plastic Surgery Within The Head & Neck" physician in Meridian, Mississippi. His current practice location is 1521 22nd Ave, Meridian, Mississippi. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (601) 483-9358.

Dr Robert Joseph Cater is licensed to practice in Mississippi (license number 05967) and he also participates in the medicare program. He does not accept medicare assignments directly but he may accept medicare through third-party (refer to Reassignment section below) and may also prescribe medicare part D drugs. His NPI Number is 1922031616.

Contact Information

Dr Robert Joseph Cater, MD
1521 22nd Ave,
Meridian, MS 39301-4016
(601) 483-9358
(601) 483-9664

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Robert Joseph Cater
GenderMale
SpecialityOtolaryngology - Plastic Surgery Within The Head & Neck
Location1521 22nd Ave, Meridian, Mississippi
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsMedicare enrolled and may accept medicare through third-party reassignment. May prescribe medicare part D drugs.
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1922031616
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/08/2006
  • Last Update Date: 07/08/2007
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 8820256613
  • Enrollment ID: I20120319000390

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Robert Joseph Cater such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1922031616NPI-NPPES
13197MedicaidMS

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207YX0007XOtolaryngology - Plastic Surgery Within The Head & Neck 05967 (Mississippi)Primary

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 Joseph Cater allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameMeridian Ear Nose & Throat Clinicpa
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1457442758
PECOS PAC ID: 4688832470
Enrollment ID: O20120224000557

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 Joseph Cater 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 Joseph Cater, MD
1521 22nd Ave,
Meridian, MS 39301-4016

Ph: (601) 483-9358		Dr Robert Joseph Cater, MD
1521 22nd Ave,
Meridian, MS 39301-4016

Ph: (601) 483-9358

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