Dr Sean R Sheff, MD - Medicare General Surgery in Americus, GA

Dr Sean R Sheff, MD is a medicare enrolled "Surgery" physician in Americus, Georgia. He went to University Of South Alabama College Of Medicine and graduated in 2005 and has 19 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as General Surgery. He is a member of the group practice Phoebe Physician Group Inc and his current practice location is 120 Hwy 280, Americus, Georgia. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (229) 931-1159.

Dr Sean R Sheff is licensed to practice in Georgia (license number 065888) 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 1275654717.

Contact Information

Dr Sean R Sheff, MD
120 Hwy 280,
Americus, GA 31719-8645
(229) 931-1159
(229) 931-1160

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Sean R Sheff
GenderMale
SpecialityGeneral Surgery
Experience19 Years
Location120 Hwy 280, Americus, Georgia
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 Sean R Sheff attended and graduated from University Of South Alabama College Of Medicine in 2005
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1275654717
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 04/03/2007
  • Last Update Date: 09/24/2013
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 9638364995
  • Enrollment ID: I20110617000470

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Sean R Sheff such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1275654717NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
208600000XSurgery 001271 (Georgia)Secondary
208600000XSurgery 54504 (Wisconsin)Secondary
208600000XSurgery 065888 (Georgia)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Phoebe Sumter Medical CenterAmericus, GAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Phoebe Physician Group Inc8426112350351

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 Sean R Sheff allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NamePhoebe Physician Group Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1487899464
PECOS PAC ID: 8426112350
Enrollment ID: O20090121000583

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 Sean R Sheff 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 Sean R Sheff, MD
500 W 3rd Ave, Ste100,
Albany, GA 31701-1900

Ph: (229) 312-5800
Dr Sean R Sheff, MD
120 Hwy 280,
Americus, GA 31719-8645

Ph: (229) 931-1159

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