Dr Robert Paul Unkefer, MD - Medicare Micrographic Dermatologic Surgery (mds) in Vonore, TN

Dr Robert Paul Unkefer, MD is a medicare enrolled "Dermatology - Mohs-micrographic Surgery" physician in Vonore, Tennessee. He went to Baylor College Of Medicine and graduated in 1997 and has 27 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Micrographic Dermatologic Surgery (mds). His current practice location is 125 Mountain View Dr Ste 300, Vonore, Tennessee. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (423) 884-2971.

Dr Robert Paul Unkefer is licensed to practice in Tennessee (license number 35046) 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 1861579989.

Contact Information

Dr Robert Paul Unkefer, MD
125 Mountain View Dr Ste 300,
Vonore, TN 37885-2666
(423) 884-2971
(423) 884-2984

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Robert Paul Unkefer
GenderMale
SpecialityMicrographic Dermatologic Surgery (mds)
Experience27 Years
Location125 Mountain View Dr Ste 300, Vonore, Tennessee
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 Paul Unkefer attended and graduated from Baylor College Of Medicine in 1997
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1861579989
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 11/01/2006
  • Last Update Date: 05/21/2021
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 0941325716
  • Enrollment ID: I20111104000429

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Robert Paul Unkefer such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1861579989NPI-NPPES
3864382MedicaidTN

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207N00000XDermatology 35046 (Tennessee)Secondary
207ND0101XDermatology - Mohs-micrographic Surgery 35046 (Tennessee)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 Paul Unkefer allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameKnoxville Dermatology Group Pc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1760419014
PECOS PAC ID: 8123009636
Enrollment ID: O20040528000815
Entity NameUnkefer Dermatology Pllc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1942892591
PECOS PAC ID: 9830505825
Enrollment ID: O20210317002459

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 Paul Unkefer 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 Paul Unkefer, MD
125 Mountain View Dr Ste 300,
Vonore, TN 37885-2666

Ph: (423) 884-2971
Dr Robert Paul Unkefer, MD
125 Mountain View Dr Ste 300,
Vonore, TN 37885-2666

Ph: (423) 884-2971

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