Dr Russell Steven Blackwelder, MD, MDIV - Medicare Family Practice in Charleston, SC

Dr Russell Steven Blackwelder, MD, MDIV is a medicare enrolled "Family Medicine" physician in Charleston, South Carolina. He went to Medical University Of South Carolina College Of Medicine and graduated in 2012 and has 12 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Family Practice. He is a member of the group practice University Medical Associates and his current practice location is 171 Ashley Ave, Charleston, South Carolina. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (843) 792-1414.

Dr Russell Steven Blackwelder is licensed to practice in South Carolina (license number 34724) 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 1407118508.

Contact Information

Dr Russell Steven Blackwelder, MD, MDIV
171 Ashley Ave,
Charleston, SC 29425-8908
(843) 792-1414
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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Russell Steven Blackwelder
GenderMale
SpecialityFamily Practice
Experience12 Years
Location171 Ashley Ave, Charleston, South 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 Russell Steven Blackwelder attended and graduated from Medical University Of South Carolina College Of Medicine in 2012
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1407118508
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/13/2012
  • Last Update Date: 06/22/2015
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 2062650815
  • Enrollment ID: I20140128001870

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Russell Steven Blackwelder such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1407118508NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207Q00000XFamily Medicine LL34724 (South Carolina)Secondary
207Q00000XFamily Medicine 34724 (South Carolina)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Amedisys Home Health Of CharlestonNorth charleston, SCHome health agency
Amedisys Home Health Of Charleston EastCharleston, SCHome health agency
Interim HealthcareNorth charleston, SCHome health agency
Hospice Of CharlestonNorth charleston, SCHospice
Musc Medical CenterCharleston, SCHospital
Mount Pleasant HospitalMount pleasant, SCHospital
Trident Medical CenterCharleston, SCHospital
Presbyterian Communities Of South Carolina-summervSummerville, SCNursing home
Shem Creek Nursing And RehabMount pleasant, SCNursing home

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
University Medical Associates63057585741311

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 Russell Steven Blackwelder allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameUniversity Medical Associates
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1043241110
PECOS PAC ID: 6305758574
Enrollment ID: O20031105000291
Entity NameElite Patient Care Of South Carolina Pc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1316477896
PECOS PAC ID: 1951672617
Enrollment ID: O20170731000866

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 Russell Steven Blackwelder 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 Russell Steven Blackwelder, MD, MDIV
Po Box 751461,
Charlotte, NC 28275-1461

Ph: (843) 792-6200
Dr Russell Steven Blackwelder, MD, MDIV
171 Ashley Ave,
Charleston, SC 29425-8908

Ph: (843) 792-1414

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Medicare Assignment: Assignment means that your doctor, provider, or supplier agrees (or is required by law) to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services. Most doctors, providers, and suppliers accept assignment, but you should always check to make sure. Participating providers have signed an agreement to accept assignment for all Medicare-covered services.

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