Dr Vernon S Hurst, MD - Medicare Diagnostic Radiology in Decatur, AL

Dr Vernon S Hurst, MD is a medicare enrolled "Radiology - Diagnostic Radiology" physician in Decatur, Alabama. He went to Vanderbilt University School Of Medicine and graduated in 1996 and has 28 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Diagnostic Radiology. He is a member of the group practice Radiology Group Pa and his current practice location is 1201 7th St Se, Decatur, Alabama. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (256) 355-7133.

Dr Vernon S Hurst is licensed to practice in Alabama (license number 17939) 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 1275582041.

Contact Information

Dr Vernon S Hurst, MD
1201 7th St Se,
Decatur, AL 35601-3337
(256) 355-7133
(256) 350-6361

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Vernon S Hurst
GenderMale
SpecialityDiagnostic Radiology
Experience28 Years
Location1201 7th St Se, Decatur, Alabama
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 Vernon S Hurst attended and graduated from Vanderbilt University School Of Medicine in 1996
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1275582041
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 05/09/2006
  • Last Update Date: 07/08/2007
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 7911097282
  • Enrollment ID: I20080721000489

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Vernon S Hurst such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1275582041NPI-NPPES
33456MedicaidAL

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
2085R0202XRadiology - Diagnostic Radiology 17939 (Alabama)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Decatur Morgan Hospital - Decatur CampusDecatur, ALHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Radiology Group Pa34765711427

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 Vernon S Hurst allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameRadiology Group Pa
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1518916709
PECOS PAC ID: 3476571142
Enrollment ID: O20051110000849
Entity NameLakeland Physicians, Llc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1851780951
PECOS PAC ID: 0446578298
Enrollment ID: O20150408000559

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 Vernon S Hurst 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 Vernon S Hurst, MD
Po Box 2007,
Decatur, AL 35602-2007

Ph: (256) 355-7133
Dr Vernon S Hurst, MD
1201 7th St Se,
Decatur, AL 35601-3337

Ph: (256) 355-7133

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