Dr Velvet Lavern Mcdonald, MD - Medicare Obstetrics/gynecology in Union City, GA

Dr Velvet Lavern Mcdonald, MD is a medicare enrolled "Obstetrics & Gynecology" physician in Union City, Georgia. She went to Brody School Of Medicine At East Carolina University and graduated in 1989 and has 35 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Obstetrics/gynecology. Her current practice location is 6285 Shannon Pkwy, Union City, Georgia. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (770) 964-4142.

Dr Velvet Lavern Mcdonald is licensed to practice in Georgia (license number 036819) and she also participates in the medicare program. She accepts medicare assignments (which means she accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and her NPI Number is 1487721551.

Contact Information

Dr Velvet Lavern Mcdonald, MD
6285 Shannon Pkwy,
Union City, GA 30291-2081
(770) 964-4142
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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Velvet Lavern Mcdonald
GenderFemale
SpecialityObstetrics/gynecology
Experience35 Years
Location6285 Shannon Pkwy, Union City, Georgia
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. She accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Velvet Lavern Mcdonald attended and graduated from Brody School Of Medicine At East Carolina University in 1989
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1487721551
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 11/30/2006
  • Last Update Date: 07/08/2007
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 5395737068
  • Enrollment ID: I20040402001464

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Velvet Lavern Mcdonald such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1487721551NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207V00000XObstetrics & Gynecology 036819 (Georgia)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 Velvet Lavern Mcdonald allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Entity NameGreater Atlanta Obgyn Associates
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1366576100
PECOS PAC ID: 0143212803
Enrollment ID: O20040401000884

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 Velvet Lavern Mcdonald 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 Velvet Lavern Mcdonald, MD
6285 Shannon Pkwy,
Union City, GA 30291-2081

Ph: (770) 964-4142
Dr Velvet Lavern Mcdonald, MD
6285 Shannon Pkwy,
Union City, GA 30291-2081

Ph: (770) 964-4142

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Obstetrics & Gynecology Doctors in Union City, GA


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