Dr William Alexander Vandergrift Iii, MD - Medicare Neurosurgery in Charleston, SC

Dr William Alexander Vandergrift Iii, MD is a medicare enrolled "Neurological Surgery" physician in Charleston, South Carolina. He went to Medical College Of Georgia School Of Medicine and graduated in 2001 and has 23 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Neurosurgery. 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 William Alexander Vandergrift Iii is licensed to practice in South Carolina (license number LL24146) 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 1841377348.

Contact Information

Dr William Alexander Vandergrift Iii, MD
171 Ashley Ave,
Charleston, SC 29425-8908
(843) 792-1414
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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr William Alexander Vandergrift Iii
GenderMale
SpecialityNeurosurgery
Experience23 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 William Alexander Vandergrift Iii attended and graduated from Medical College Of Georgia School Of Medicine in 2001
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1841377348
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 11/01/2006
  • Last Update Date: 10/20/2020
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 6204909393
  • Enrollment ID: I20080723000217

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr William Alexander Vandergrift Iii such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1841377348NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207T00000XNeurological Surgery LL24146 (South Carolina)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Musc Medical CenterCharleston, SCHospital

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 William Alexander Vandergrift Iii 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

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 William Alexander Vandergrift Iii 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 William Alexander Vandergrift Iii, MD
Po Box 751461,
Charlotte, NC 28275-1461

Ph: (843) 792-6200
Dr William Alexander Vandergrift Iii, MD
171 Ashley Ave,
Charleston, SC 29425-8908

Ph: (843) 792-1414

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