Michael J Hammett, MD - Medicare Otolaryngology in Hattiesburg, MS

Michael J Hammett, MD is a medicare enrolled "Otolaryngology" physician in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. He went to Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans and graduated in 1993 and has 31 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Otolaryngology. He is a member of the group practice Fgh Physician Billing, Hattiesburg Clinic, Pa and his current practice location is 1605 S 28th Ave, Hattiesburg, Mississippi. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (601) 264-5684.

Michael J Hammett is licensed to practice in Mississippi (license number 18426) 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 1396757910.

Contact Information

Michael J Hammett, MD
1605 S 28th Ave,
Hattiesburg, MS 39402-3110
(601) 264-5684
(601) 264-0231

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Physician's Profile

Full NameMichael J Hammett
GenderMale
SpecialityOtolaryngology
Experience31 Years
Location1605 S 28th Ave, Hattiesburg, Mississippi
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:
  • Michael J Hammett attended and graduated from Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans in 1993
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1396757910
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 08/12/2006
  • Last Update Date: 07/20/2020
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 4688656614
  • Enrollment ID: I20040603000831

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Michael J Hammett such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1396757910NPI-NPPES
1995100MedicaidLA
640507572XFOtherMSAMERICAN ADMIN GROUP
02284820MedicaidMS

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207Y00000XOtolaryngology 18426 (Mississippi)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Highland Community HospitalPicayune, MSHospital
Forrest General HospitalHattiesburg, MSHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Fgh Physician Billing185034494624
Hattiesburg Clinic, Pa5193706794488

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. Michael J Hammett allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameHattiesburg Clinic Pa
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1740213446
PECOS PAC ID: 5193706794
Enrollment ID: O20040528000685
Entity NameFgh Physician Billing
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1053469700
PECOS PAC ID: 1850344946
Enrollment ID: O20050301000617

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. Michael J Hammett 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
Michael J Hammett, MD
415 S 28th Ave,
Hattiesburg, MS 39401-7246

Ph: (601) 264-5684
Michael J Hammett, MD
1605 S 28th Ave,
Hattiesburg, MS 39402-3110

Ph: (601) 264-5684

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