Harold C Dufour Jr, MD - Medicare Obstetrics/gynecology in Hickory, NC

Harold C Dufour Jr, MD is a medicare enrolled "Obstetrics & Gynecology" physician in Hickory, North Carolina. He went to Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans and graduated in 1991 and has 33 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Obstetrics/gynecology. He is a member of the group practice Uwh Of The Carolinas Pllc and his current practice location is 1501 Tate Blvd Se, Suite 201, Hickory, North Carolina. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (828) 322-4140.

Harold C Dufour Jr is licensed to practice in North Carolina (license number 95-00557) 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 1144273681.

Contact Information

Harold C Dufour Jr, MD
1501 Tate Blvd Se, Suite 201,
Hickory, NC 28602-4243
(828) 322-4140
(828) 322-3767

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Physician's Profile

Full NameHarold C Dufour Jr
GenderMale
SpecialityObstetrics/gynecology
Experience33 Years
Location1501 Tate Blvd Se, Hickory, 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:
  • Harold C Dufour Jr attended and graduated from Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans in 1991
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1144273681
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 05/18/2006
  • Last Update Date: 07/08/2007
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 8921122615
  • Enrollment ID: I20101020000476

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Harold C Dufour Jr such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1144273681NPI-NPPES
8929331MedicaidNC

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207V00000XObstetrics & Gynecology 95-00557 (North Carolina)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Catawba Valley Medical CenterHickory, NCHospital
Frye Regional Medical CenterHickory, NCHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Uwh Of The Carolinas Pllc0042448169290

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. Harold C Dufour Jr allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameCatawba Valley Medical Center
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1285929554
PECOS PAC ID: 0547178907
Enrollment ID: O20040216001128
Entity NameCounty Of Catawba Office Of Accountant
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1992857841
PECOS PAC ID: 8527952654
Enrollment ID: O20060302000606
Entity NameUwh Of The Carolinas Pllc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1639506470
PECOS PAC ID: 0042448169
Enrollment ID: O20140118000107

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. Harold C Dufour Jr 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
Harold C Dufour Jr, MD
Po Box 38,
Hickory, NC 28603-0038

Ph: (828) 322-4140
Harold C Dufour Jr, MD
1501 Tate Blvd Se, Suite 201,
Hickory, NC 28602-4243

Ph: (828) 322-4140

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Obstetrics & Gynecology Doctors in Hickory, NC

Mrs. Taylor Dawn Evans, PA
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1781 Tate Blvd Se Ste 201, Hickory, NC 28602
Phone: 828-328-2901    Fax: 828-327-6223
Mr. Robert D Boyd, MD
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 1501 Tate Blvd Se Ste 201, Hickory, NC 28602
Phone: 828-322-4140    Fax: 828-322-3767
Dr. Jill Katherine Simon, M.D.
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1781 Tate Blvd Se Ste 201, Hickory, NC 28602
Phone: 254-724-7588    
Dr. James Robert Goins, MD
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 210 13th Avenue Pl Nw, Hickory, NC 28601
Phone: 828-322-3017    Fax: 828-322-1087
Allison Whitton, M.D.
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1501 Tate Blvd Se, Suite 201, Hickory, NC 28602
Phone: 828-322-4140    Fax: 828-322-3767
Mrs. Frances Alice Bishopric, MD
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1205 N Center St, Hickory, NC 28601
Phone: 828-328-2901    Fax: 828-327-6223

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