Joseph Al Hodges Jr, MD - Medicare Family Practice in Hatteras, NC

Joseph Al Hodges Jr, MD is a medicare enrolled "Family Medicine" physician in Hatteras, North Carolina. He went to Brody School Of Medicine At East Carolina University and graduated in 1989 and has 35 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Family Practice. He is a member of the group practice Outer Banks Professional Services, Llc and his current practice location is 57635 Highway 12, Hatteras, North Carolina. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (252) 986-2756.

Joseph Al Hodges Jr is licensed to practice in North Carolina (license number 34544) 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 1265402291.

Contact Information

Joseph Al Hodges Jr, MD
57635 Highway 12,
Hatteras, NC 27943
(252) 986-2756
(252) 986-1201

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Physician's Profile

Full NameJoseph Al Hodges Jr
GenderMale
SpecialityFamily Practice
Experience35 Years
Location57635 Highway 12, Hatteras, 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:
  • Joseph Al Hodges Jr attended and graduated from Brody School Of Medicine At East Carolina University in 1989
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1265402291
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 01/24/2006
  • Last Update Date: 01/12/2010
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 1850431032
  • Enrollment ID: I20091218000454

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Joseph Al Hodges Jr such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1265402291NPI-NPPES
7942710MedicaidNC
42710OtherNCBCBS

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207Q00000XFamily Medicine 34544 (North Carolina)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Dare Home Health And HospiceManteo, NCHospice
The Outer Banks Hospital, IncNags head, NCHospital
Sentara Leigh HospitalNorfolk, VAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Outer Banks Professional Services, Llc317365209683

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. Joseph Al Hodges Jr allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameVidant Medical Group Llc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1477648731
PECOS PAC ID: 0345343893
Enrollment ID: O20070321000445
Entity NameOuter Banks Professional Services, Llc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1891050357
PECOS PAC ID: 3173652096
Enrollment ID: O20100602000156

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. Joseph Al Hodges 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
Joseph Al Hodges Jr, MD
57635 Highway 12, Po Box 340,
Hatteras, NC 27943

Ph: (252) 986-2756
Joseph Al Hodges Jr, MD
57635 Highway 12,
Hatteras, NC 27943

Ph: (252) 986-2756

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