Mr George Michael Atkinson, MD - Medicare Ophthalmology in Hattiesburg, MS

Mr George Michael Atkinson, MD is a medicare enrolled "Ophthalmology" physician in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. He went to University Of Mississippi School Of Medicine and graduated in 2000 and has 24 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Ophthalmology. He is a member of the group practice Jackson Eye Associates Pllc and his current practice location is 102 E Hospital Dr, Hattiesburg, Mississippi. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (601) 268-5144.

Mr George Michael Atkinson is licensed to practice in Mississippi (license number 18485) 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 1497747570.

Contact Information

Mr George Michael Atkinson, MD
102 E Hospital Dr,
Hattiesburg, MS 39402-1310
(601) 268-5144
(601) 268-5149

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Physician's Profile

Full NameMr George Michael Atkinson
GenderMale
SpecialityOphthalmology
Experience24 Years
Location102 E Hospital Dr, 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:
  • Mr George Michael Atkinson attended and graduated from University Of Mississippi School Of Medicine in 2000
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1497747570
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 08/16/2005
  • Last Update Date: 10/08/2009
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 1759358260
  • Enrollment ID: I20040914000879

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Mr George Michael Atkinson such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1497747570NPI-NPPES
03137391MedicaidMS

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207W00000XOphthalmology 18485 (Mississippi)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Jackson Eye Associates Pllc226432066212

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. Mr George Michael Atkinson allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameJackson Eye Associates Pllc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1164428868
PECOS PAC ID: 2264320662
Enrollment ID: O20040308000859

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. Mr George Michael Atkinson 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
Mr George Michael Atkinson, MD
Po Box 15729,
Hattiesburg, MS 39404-5729

Ph: (601) 268-5144
Mr George Michael Atkinson, MD
102 E Hospital Dr,
Hattiesburg, MS 39402-1310

Ph: (601) 268-5144

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Ophthalmology Doctors in Hattiesburg, MS

Mr. John Vernon Petro Jr., MD
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Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 102 E Hospital Dr, Hattiesburg, MS 39402
Phone: 601-268-5144    Fax: 601-268-5149
Julie J Lynn, MD
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Phone: 601-579-5300    Fax: 601-579-5303
Dr. Wright B Lauten, MD
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Phone: 601-255-0736    Fax: 601-255-0735
Christopher L Cooley, MD
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 7148 U S Highway 98, Suite 201, Hattiesburg, MS 39402
Phone: 601-271-2020    Fax: 601-264-2660
Adam Ellington Quinn, M.D.
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 100 Hospital Dr W, Hattiesburg, MS 39402
Phone: 601-268-5910    Fax: 601-264-0659
Sean C Allison, M.D.
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Practice Location: 109 Millsaps Dr Ste B, Hattiesburg, MS 39402
Phone: 601-255-0736    
Cole Mckee Richardson, DO
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 109 Millsaps Dr, Hattiesburg, MS 39402
Phone: 601-818-2957    

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