Santhosh Augustine, MD - Medicare Gastroenterology in Lumberton, NC

Santhosh Augustine, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology" physician in Lumberton, North Carolina. He graduated from medical school in 1985 and has 39 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Gastroenterology. His current practice location is 101 W 27th St, Lumberton, North Carolina. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (910) 739-0770.

Santhosh Augustine is licensed to practice in North Carolina (license number 96-00445) 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 1689663700.

Contact Information

Santhosh Augustine, MD
101 W 27th St,
Lumberton, NC 28358-3014
(910) 739-0770
(910) 739-4102

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Physician's Profile

Full NameSanthosh Augustine
GenderMale
SpecialityGastroenterology
Experience39 Years
Location101 W 27th St, Lumberton, 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:
  • Santhosh Augustine graduated from medical school in 1985
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1689663700
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 10/20/2005
  • Last Update Date: 01/23/2017
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 6002912136
  • Enrollment ID: I20090326000559

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Santhosh Augustine such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1689663700NPI-NPPES
8912277MedicaidNC
19AKQOtherNCBCBS

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207RG0100XInternal Medicine - Gastroenterology 96-00445 (North Carolina)Primary
207R00000XInternal Medicine 9600445 (North Carolina)Secondary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Southeastern Regional Medical CenterLumberton, NCHospital

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. Santhosh Augustine allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NamePremier Behavioral Services Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1457657645
PECOS PAC ID: 6406003334
Enrollment ID: O20120829000314

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. Santhosh Augustine 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
Santhosh Augustine, MD
101 W 27th St,
Lumberton, NC 28358-3014

Ph: (910) 739-0770
Santhosh Augustine, MD
101 W 27th St,
Lumberton, NC 28358-3014

Ph: (910) 739-0770

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Charles R. Beasley, M.D.
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Dr. Christopher Ronald Walters, M.D.
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Paul Sierszulski, DO
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Phone: 910-739-7557    Fax: 910-739-2332
Nam Huynh,
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
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Phone: 910-739-7551    Fax: 910-739-2332
Sadanand Belinje Hegde, M.D.
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 725 Oakridge Blvd Ste A3, Lumberton, NC 28358
Phone: 910-738-1141    Fax: 910-738-6011
Joshua Ruiz, D.O.
Gastroenterology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 300 West 27th Street, Southeastern Health, Lumberton, NC 28359
Phone: 910-272-1478    Fax: 910-671-5392
Susan Marie Pereira,
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Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 300 W 27th St, Lumberton, NC 28358
Phone: 910-735-8781    

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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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