Dr William Robert Shipley, MD - Medicare Pathology in Shelby, NC

Dr William Robert Shipley, MD is a medicare enrolled "Pathology - Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology" physician in Shelby, North Carolina. He went to University Of South Carolina School Of Medicine and graduated in 1994 and has 30 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Pathology. He is a member of the group practice Carolinas Pathology Group Pa and his current practice location is 201 E Grover St, Shelby, North Carolina. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (980) 487-3147.

Dr William Robert Shipley is licensed to practice in North Carolina (license number 99-00348) 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 1821038811.

Contact Information

Dr William Robert Shipley, MD
201 E Grover St,
Shelby, NC 28150-3917
(980) 487-3147
(980) 487-3094

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr William Robert Shipley
GenderMale
SpecialityPathology
Experience30 Years
Location201 E Grover St, Shelby, 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 William Robert Shipley attended and graduated from University Of South Carolina School Of Medicine in 1994
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1821038811
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/07/2006
  • Last Update Date: 07/02/2010
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 1456264746
  • Enrollment ID: I20100727001102

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr William Robert Shipley such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1821038811NPI-NPPES
8912282MedicaidNC

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207ZP0102XPathology - Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology 99-00348 (North Carolina)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Atrium Health ClevelandShelby, NCHospital
Carolinas Medical Center/behav HealthCharlotte, NCHospital
Atrium Health LincolnLincolnton, NCHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Carolinas Pathology Group Pa337552998539

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 Robert Shipley allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameCarolinas Pathology Group Pa
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1689628158
PECOS PAC ID: 3375529985
Enrollment ID: O20040625000060

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 Robert Shipley 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 Robert Shipley, MD
Po Box 1268,
Shelby, NC 28151-1268

Ph: (704) 487-1955
Dr William Robert Shipley, MD
201 E Grover St,
Shelby, NC 28150-3917

Ph: (980) 487-3147

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Pathology Doctors in Shelby, NC


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