Gary R Highfill, MD - Medicare Otolaryngology in Fort Smith, AR

Gary R Highfill, MD is a medicare enrolled "Otolaryngology" physician in Fort Smith, Arkansas. He graduated from medical school in 1996 and has 28 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Otolaryngology. He is a member of the group practice Midwest Division - Lrhc Llc and his current practice location is 1500 Dodson Ave, Ste 260, Fort Smith, Arkansas. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (479) 573-7985.

Gary R Highfill is licensed to practice in Missouri (license number 2001014986) 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 1073693909.

Contact Information

Gary R Highfill, MD
1500 Dodson Ave, Ste 260,
Fort Smith, AR 72901-5182
(479) 573-7985
(479) 573-7987

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Physician's Profile

Full NameGary R Highfill
GenderMale
SpecialityOtolaryngology
Experience28 Years
Location1500 Dodson Ave, Fort Smith, Arkansas
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:
  • Gary R Highfill graduated from medical school in 1996
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1073693909
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 10/16/2006
  • Last Update Date: 11/28/2016
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 5496797003
  • Enrollment ID: I20050524001027

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Gary R Highfill such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1073693909NPI-NPPES
148435001MedicaidAR
200171840AMedicaidOK

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207Y00000XOtolaryngology 2001014986 (Missouri)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Midwest Division - Lrhc Llc094111915029

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. Gary R Highfill allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameMidwest Division - Lrhc Llc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1639362460
PECOS PAC ID: 0941119150
Enrollment ID: O20031105000738

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. Gary R Highfill 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
Gary R Highfill, MD
Po Box 11449,
Belfast, ME 04915-4005

Ph: (479) 709-1924
Gary R Highfill, MD
1500 Dodson Ave, Ste 260,
Fort Smith, AR 72901-5182

Ph: (479) 573-7985

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