Dr Brent Wheeler, MD - Medicare General Surgery in Hattiesburg, MS

Dr Brent Wheeler, MD is a medicare enrolled "Surgery" physician in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. He went to University Of Louisville School Of Medicine and graduated in 1986 and has 38 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as General Surgery. He is a member of the group practice Fgh Trauma Surgery Clinic and his current practice location is 6051 Us Hwy 49, Hattiesburg, Mississippi. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (601) 288-2690.

Dr Brent Wheeler is licensed to practice in Mississippi (license number 12801) 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 1750346946.

Contact Information

Dr Brent Wheeler, MD
6051 Us Hwy 49,
Hattiesburg, MS 39401-7200
(601) 288-2690
(601) 288-2695



Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Brent Wheeler
GenderMale
SpecialityGeneral Surgery
Experience38 Years
Location6051 Us Hwy 49, 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:
  • Dr Brent Wheeler attended and graduated from University Of Louisville School Of Medicine in 1986
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1750346946
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 04/19/2006
  • Last Update Date: 10/26/2015
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 6608773478
  • Enrollment ID: I20031218000631

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Brent Wheeler such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1750346946NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
208600000XSurgery 12801 (Mississippi)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Forrest General HospitalHattiesburg, MSHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Fgh Trauma Surgery Clinic751791633112

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Medicare Reassignments

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Entity NameFgh Trauma Surgery Clinic
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1427090398
PECOS PAC ID: 7517916331
Enrollment ID: O20050119000801

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Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Brent Wheeler, MD
Po Box 16389, Fgh Trauma Surgery Clinic,
Hattiesburg, MS 39404-6389

Ph: (601) 288-2690
Dr Brent Wheeler, MD
6051 Us Hwy 49,
Hattiesburg, MS 39401-7200

Ph: (601) 288-2690

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Surgery Doctors in Hattiesburg, MS

Dr. William Duncan Donald Iii, M.D.
Surgery
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 6051 Us Hwy 49, Hattiesburg, MS 39401
Phone: 601-288-2690    Fax: 601-288-2695
Ralph E Abraham, MD
Surgery
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 415 S 28th Ave, Hattiesburg, MS 39401
Phone: 601-268-5660    Fax: 601-268-5759
Petra R Schneider-redden, MD
Surgery
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 421 S 28th Ave, Hattiesburg, MS 39401
Phone: 601-261-3690    Fax: 601-261-3684
Dr. Matthew Christopher Byrnes, MD
Surgery
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 415 S 28th Ave, Hattiesburg, MS 39401
Phone: 601-268-5650    Fax: 601-579-5240
Dr. Cesar R Romero, MD
Surgery
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 6051 U S Highway 49, Hattiesburg, MS 39401
Phone: 601-288-2690    Fax: 601-288-2695
Dr. Kirk J Banquer, M.D.
Surgery
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 6051 U S Highway 49, Hattiesburg, MS 39401
Phone: 601-288-2690    Fax: 601-288-2695
Rachel Kaitlin Rosado, D.O.
Surgery
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 415 S 28th Ave, Hattiesburg, MS 39401
Phone: 601-268-5660    

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