Stephen E Sandwell, MD - Medicare Neurosurgery in Huntsville, AL

Stephen E Sandwell, MD is a medicare enrolled "Neurological Surgery" in Huntsville, Alabama. He went to University Of Louisville School Of Medicine and graduated in 2011 and has 13 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Neurosurgery. He is a member of the group practice Huntsville Hospital Spine And Neuro Center and his current practice location is 201 Governors Dr Sw Fl 1, Huntsville, Alabama. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (256) 533-1600.

Stephen E Sandwell is licensed to practice in Alabama (license number 37118) 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 1477525970.

Contact Information

Stephen E Sandwell, MD
201 Governors Dr Sw Fl 1,
Huntsville, AL 35801
(256) 533-1600
(256) 539-0856

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Provider's Profile

Full NameStephen E Sandwell
GenderMale
SpecialityNeurosurgery
Experience13 Years
Location201 Governors Dr Sw Fl 1, Huntsville, 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:
  • Stephen E Sandwell attended and graduated from University Of Louisville School Of Medicine in 2011
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1477525970
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 02/07/2006
  • Last Update Date: 07/05/2018
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 4981707486
  • Enrollment ID: I20180815003794

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Stephen E Sandwell such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1477525970NPI-NPPES
216388MedicaidAL
970028451OtherKYRR MCARE
216728MedicaidAL
000000243993OtherKYBCBS PIN #
216493MedicaidAL
9500292900MedicaidKY

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
363AS0400XPhysician Assistant - Surgical PA722 (Kentucky)Secondary
390200000XStudent In An Organized Health Care Education/training Program (* (Not Available))Secondary
207T00000XNeurological Surgery 281802-1 (New York)Secondary
207T00000XNeurological Surgery 37118 (Alabama)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Huntsville HospitalHuntsville, ALHospital
Helen Keller HospitalSheffield, ALHospital
Athens Limestone HospitalAthens, ALHospital
North Alabama Medical CenterFlorence, ALHospital
Decatur Morgan Hospital - Decatur CampusDecatur, ALHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Huntsville Hospital Spine And Neuro Center721422146426

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 E Sandwell allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameHuntsville Hospital Spine And Neuro Center
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1407210925
PECOS PAC ID: 7214221464
Enrollment ID: O20160810001750

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 E Sandwell 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 E Sandwell, MD
201 Governors Dr Sw Fl 1,
Huntsville, AL 35801-5171

Ph: (256) 533-1600
Stephen E Sandwell, MD
201 Governors Dr Sw Fl 1,
Huntsville, AL 35801

Ph: (256) 533-1600

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