J Michael Wells, MD - Medicare Orthopedic Surgery in Johnson City, TN

J Michael Wells, MD is a medicare enrolled "Orthopaedic Surgery" physician in Johnson City, Tennessee. He went to East Tennessee State University Quillen College Of Medicine and graduated in 2002 and has 22 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Orthopedic Surgery. He is a member of the group practice Champion Physical Therapy Llc Halls, Watauga Orthopaedics Plc and his current practice location is 2410 Susannah Street, Johnson City, Tennessee. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (423) 282-9011.

J Michael Wells is licensed to practice in Tennessee (license number MD0000043130) 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 1790980845.

Contact Information

J Michael Wells, MD
2410 Susannah Street,
Johnson City, TN 37601-1765
(423) 282-9011
(423) 282-0035

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Physician's Profile

Full NameJ Michael Wells
GenderMale
SpecialityOrthopedic Surgery
Experience22 Years
Location2410 Susannah Street, Johnson City, Tennessee
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:
  • J Michael Wells attended and graduated from East Tennessee State University Quillen College Of Medicine in 2002
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1790980845
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/19/2007
  • Last Update Date: 07/16/2020
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 4284723388
  • Enrollment ID: I20080611000750

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for J Michael Wells such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1790980845NPI-NPPES
3001528MedicaidTN

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207X00000XOrthopaedic Surgery MD0000043130 (Tennessee)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Wellmont Holston Valley Medical CenterKingsport, TNHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Champion Physical Therapy Llc Halls1355416306228
Watauga Orthopaedics Plc145624647966

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. J Michael Wells allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameWatauga Orthopaedics Plc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1245251404
PECOS PAC ID: 1456246479
Enrollment ID: O20040218000903

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. J Michael Wells 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
J Michael Wells, MD
2410 Susannah Street,
Johnson City, TN 37601-1765

Ph: (423) 282-9011
J Michael Wells, MD
2410 Susannah Street,
Johnson City, TN 37601-1765

Ph: (423) 282-9011

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Orthopaedic Surgery Doctors in Johnson City, TN

Richard W Duncan, MD
Orthopedic Surgery
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 2410 Susannah St, Johnson City, TN 37601
Phone: 423-282-9011    Fax: 423-282-0035
Timothy Douglas Jenkins, M.D.
Orthopedic Surgery
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 2410 Susannah Street, Johnson City, TN 37601
Phone: 423-282-9011    Fax: 423-282-0035
Dr. David R Hardin, M.D.
Orthopedic Surgery
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 111 Pine Ct, Johnson City, TN 37601
Phone: 423-434-0014    Fax: 423-434-0014
Dr. Jeffrey Alan Marchessault, M.D.
Orthopedic Surgery
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 410 N State Of Franklin Rd Ste 140, Johnson City, TN 37604
Phone: 423-431-2460    Fax: 423-431-2456
Robert M Harris, MD
Orthopedic Surgery
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 410 N State Of Franklin Rd Ste 140, Johnson City, TN 37604
Phone: 423-431-2460    
Dr. Henry J. Williams, MD
Orthopedic Surgery
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 3 Professional Park Dr, Suite 21, Johnson City, TN 37604
Phone: 423-979-3333    Fax: 423-926-6713
Dr. Thomas L Huddleston, M.D.
Orthopedic Surgery
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 3 Professional Park Dr, Suite 21, Johnson City, TN 37604
Phone: 423-434-6300    Fax: 423-434-6312

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