Dr Thomas Herfurth, MD - Medicare Anesthesiology in Hickory, NC

Dr Thomas Herfurth, MD is a medicare enrolled "Anesthesiology" physician in Hickory, North Carolina. He graduated from medical school in 1992 and has 32 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Anesthesiology. He is a member of the group practice East Carolina Anesthesia Associates Pllc and his current practice location is 415 N Center St, Ste 201, Hickory, North Carolina. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (828) 327-8105.

Dr Thomas Herfurth is licensed to practice in North Carolina (license number 9400267) 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 1952381642.

Contact Information

Dr Thomas Herfurth, MD
415 N Center St, Ste 201,
Hickory, NC 28601-5036
(828) 327-8105
(828) 327-4245

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Thomas Herfurth
GenderMale
SpecialityAnesthesiology
Experience32 Years
Location415 N Center St, Hickory, 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 Thomas Herfurth graduated from medical school in 1992
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1952381642
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 01/19/2006
  • Last Update Date: 07/23/2019
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 2062555402
  • Enrollment ID: I20100206000168

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Thomas Herfurth such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1952381642NPI-NPPES
8941874MedicaidNC

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207LP2900XAnesthesiology - Pain Medicine 9400267 (North Carolina)Secondary
207L00000XAnesthesiology 9400267 (North Carolina)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Frye Regional Medical CenterHickory, NCHospital
Caldwell Memorial HospitalLenoir, NCHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
East Carolina Anesthesia Associates Pllc5092720813473

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 Thomas Herfurth allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameEast Carolina Anesthesia Associates Pllc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1205996519
PECOS PAC ID: 5092720813
Enrollment ID: O20060215000791

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 Thomas Herfurth 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 Thomas Herfurth, MD
415 N Center St, Ste 201,
Hickory, NC 28601-5036

Ph: (828) 327-8105
Dr Thomas Herfurth, MD
415 N Center St, Ste 201,
Hickory, NC 28601-5036

Ph: (828) 327-8105

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Anesthesiology Doctors in Hickory, NC

Dr. Donald Hugh Brown Ii, MD
Anesthesiology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 415 N Center St, Suite 201, Hickory, NC 28601
Phone: 828-327-8105    Fax: 828-327-4245
Dr. James Palmer Wold, MD
Anesthesiology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 415 N Center St, Ste 201, Hickory, NC 28601
Phone: 828-327-8105    Fax: 828-327-4245
Dr. Eric William Hanson, MD
Anesthesiology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 415 N Center St, Ste 201, Hickory, NC 28601
Phone: 828-327-8105    Fax: 828-327-4245
Dr. Newell Aldridge Daly, D.O.
Anesthesiology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 810 Fairgrove Church Rd, Hickory, NC 28602
Phone: 855-968-8233    Fax: 866-502-1008
Dr. Thomas Robert Moore, MD
Anesthesiology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 415 N Center St, Ste 201, Hickory, NC 28601
Phone: 828-327-8105    Fax: 828-327-4245
Dr. Deloy Charles Oberlin, MD
Anesthesiology
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 415 N Center St, Ste 201, Hickory, NC 28601
Phone: 828-327-8105    Fax: 828-327-4245
Peter Charles Gerst, D.O.
Anesthesiology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 415 N Center St Ste 201, Hickory, NC 28601
Phone: 828-327-8105    Fax: 828-327-4245

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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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