Stephen Johnson, DO - Medicare Gastroenterology in Laurel, MS

Stephen Johnson, DO is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology" physician in Laurel, Mississippi. He went to Des Moines University Of Osteopathic Medicine And Health Sciences and graduated in 1985 and has 39 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Gastroenterology. He is a member of the group practice South Central Clinics, Inc and his current practice location is 1203 Jefferson St, Laurel, Mississippi. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (601) 649-2863.

Stephen Johnson is licensed to practice in Mississippi (license number 13106) 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 1750395356.

Contact Information

Stephen Johnson, DO
1203 Jefferson St,
Laurel, MS 39440-4354
(601) 649-2863
(601) 649-9479

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Physician's Profile

Full NameStephen Johnson
GenderMale
SpecialityGastroenterology
Experience39 Years
Location1203 Jefferson St, Laurel, 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:
  • Stephen Johnson attended and graduated from Des Moines University Of Osteopathic Medicine And Health Sciences in 1985
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1750395356
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/28/2006
  • Last Update Date: 07/11/2013
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 4587552252
  • Enrollment ID: I20050715000977

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Stephen Johnson such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1750395356NPI-NPPES
00110231MedicaidMS

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207RG0100XInternal Medicine - Gastroenterology 13106 (Mississippi)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
South Central Clinics, Inc4385876655100

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. Stephen Johnson allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameSouth Central Clinics, Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1801226287
PECOS PAC ID: 4385876655
Enrollment ID: O20140515000834

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. Stephen Johnson 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
Stephen Johnson, DO
1203 Jefferson St,
Laurel, MS 39440-4354

Ph: (601) 649-2863
Stephen Johnson, DO
1203 Jefferson St,
Laurel, MS 39440-4354

Ph: (601) 649-2863

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