Wendy A Gaston, APN - Medicare Nurse Practitioner in Ratcliff, AR

Wendy A Gaston, APN is a medicare enrolled "Nurse Practitioner - Family" in Ratcliff, Arkansas. She graduated from nursing school in 2004 and has 20 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Nurse Practitioner. She is a member of the group practice River Valley Primary Care Services, Fands Physical Therapy, Inc and her current practice location is 9755 W State Highway 22, Ratcliff, Arkansas. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (479) 369-2091.

Wendy A Gaston is licensed to practice in Arkansas (license number A01804) and she also participates in the medicare program. She accepts medicare assignments (which means she accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and her NPI Number is 1548204654.

Contact Information

Wendy A Gaston, APN
9755 W State Highway 22,
Ratcliff, AR 72951-9000
(479) 369-2091
(479) 369-4119

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Provider's Profile

Full NameWendy A Gaston
GenderFemale
SpecialityNurse Practitioner
Experience20 Years
Location9755 W State Highway 22, Ratcliff, Arkansas
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. She accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Wendy A Gaston graduated from nursing school in 2004
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1548204654
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/16/2006
  • Last Update Date: 07/30/2020
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 3072564806
  • Enrollment ID: I20050312000051

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Wendy A Gaston such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1548204654NPI-NPPES
157718758MedicaidAR
771007858OtherARARKANSAS BREAST CARE

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
363LF0000XNurse Practitioner - Family A01804 (Arkansas)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Baptist Health - Fort SmithFort smith, ARHospital
Mercy Hospital Fort SmithFort smith, ARHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
River Valley Primary Care Services004227427636
Fands Physical Therapy, Inc781089845980

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. Wendy A Gaston allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Entity NameRiver Valley Primary Care Services
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1952349003
PECOS PAC ID: 0042274276
Enrollment ID: O20050503001398
Entity NameShipley & Sills Family Practice Pllc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1104105972
PECOS PAC ID: 3870751969
Enrollment ID: O20120221000432

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. Wendy A Gaston 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
Wendy A Gaston, APN
4003 Massard,
Fort Smith, AR 72903

Ph: (479) 226-3836
Wendy A Gaston, APN
9755 W State Highway 22,
Ratcliff, AR 72951-9000

Ph: (479) 369-2091

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Nurse Practitioner Nurses in Ratcliff, AR

Mrs. Theodora L Short, ADVANCED PRACTICE NU
Nurse Practitioner
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 9755 W. State Highway 22, Ratcliff, AR 72951
Phone: 479-635-5300    Fax: 479-635-2010
Dr. Colleen Jane Atchley, APRN
Nurse Practitioner
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 9755 W State Highway 22, Ratcliff, AR 72951
Phone: 479-431-2050    Fax: 479-431-2051
Peggy Rosson, APRN
Nurse Practitioner
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 9755 W State Highway 22, Ratcliff, AR 72951
Phone: 479-431-2050    Fax: 479-431-2051
Mrs. April Revis, APN
Nurse Practitioner
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 9755 West State Hwy 22, Ratcliff, AR 72951
Phone: 479-635-5300    Fax: 479-635-2010

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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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