Joshua L Argo, MD - Medicare General Surgery in Tuscaloosa, AL

Joshua L Argo, MD is a medicare enrolled "Surgery" physician in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. He graduated from medical school in 2004 and has 20 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as General Surgery. He is a member of the group practice West Alabama Physician Associates Llc and his current practice location is 1031 Fairfax Park, Tuscaloosa, Alabama. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (205) 345-2211.

Joshua L Argo is licensed to practice in Alabama (license number 27037) 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 1871708123.

Contact Information

Joshua L Argo, MD
1031 Fairfax Park,
Tuscaloosa, AL 35406-2209
(205) 345-2211
(205) 345-2220

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Physician's Profile

Full NameJoshua L Argo
GenderMale
SpecialityGeneral Surgery
Experience20 Years
Location1031 Fairfax Park, Tuscaloosa, Alabama
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:
  • Joshua L Argo graduated from medical school in 2004
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1871708123
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 05/11/2007
  • Last Update Date: 05/09/2019
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 0840460788
  • Enrollment ID: I20110831000675

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Joshua L Argo such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1871708123NPI-NPPES
051118015OtherBLUE CROSS
131320MedicaidAL

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
208600000XSurgery 27037 (Alabama)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
D C H Regional Medical CenterTuscaloosa, ALHospital
Fayette Medical CenterFayette, ALHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
West Alabama Physician Associates Llc347662031124

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. Joshua L Argo allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameWest Alabama Physician Associates Llc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1316101769
PECOS PAC ID: 3476620311
Enrollment ID: O20080918000595

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. Joshua L Argo 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
Joshua L Argo, MD
1031 Fairfax Park,
Tuscaloosa, AL 35406-2209

Ph: (205) 345-2211
Joshua L Argo, MD
1031 Fairfax Park,
Tuscaloosa, AL 35406-2209

Ph: (205) 345-2211

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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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