Joseph B Thurman, MD - Medicare General Surgery in Knoxville, TN

Joseph B Thurman, MD is a medicare enrolled "Surgery" physician in Knoxville, Tennessee. He graduated from medical school in 2012 and has 12 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as General Surgery. He is a member of the group practice Premier Surgical Associates Pllc and his current practice location is 1819 W Clinch Ave, Suite 200, Knoxville, Tennessee. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (865) 524-3695.

Joseph B Thurman is licensed to practice in Tennessee (license number 55507) 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 1669734323.

Contact Information

Joseph B Thurman, MD
1819 W Clinch Ave, Suite 200,
Knoxville, TN 37916-2434
(865) 524-3695
(865) 602-3528

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Physician's Profile

Full NameJoseph B Thurman
GenderMale
SpecialityGeneral Surgery
Experience12 Years
Location1819 W Clinch Ave, Knoxville, 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:
  • Joseph B Thurman graduated from medical school in 2012
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1669734323
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/08/2012
  • Last Update Date: 07/17/2017
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 2062782584
  • Enrollment ID: I20170717001465

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Joseph B Thurman such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1669734323NPI-NPPES
Q028310MedicaidTN

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
208600000XSurgery 55507 (Tennessee)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Fort Sanders Regional Medical CenterKnoxville, TNHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Premier Surgical Associates Pllc125422418149

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 B Thurman allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NamePremier Surgical Associates Pllc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1750449443
PECOS PAC ID: 1254224181
Enrollment ID: O20040205000066

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 B Thurman 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 B Thurman, MD
Po Box 52948,
Knoxville, TN 37950-2948

Ph: (865) 306-5675
Joseph B Thurman, MD
1819 W Clinch Ave, Suite 200,
Knoxville, TN 37916-2434

Ph: (865) 524-3695

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Medicare Assignment: Assignment means that your doctor, provider, or supplier agrees (or is required by law) to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services. Most doctors, providers, and suppliers accept assignment, but you should always check to make sure. Participating providers have signed an agreement to accept assignment for all Medicare-covered services.

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