Dr Jeffery Prater, MD - Medicare Internal Medicine in Hazard, KY

Dr Jeffery Prater, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine" physician in Hazard, Kentucky. 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 Internal Medicine. He is a member of the group practice Appalachian Regional Healthcare Inc., Kentucky River District Health Department and his current practice location is 271 E Main St, Hazard, Kentucky. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (606) 439-1316.

Dr Jeffery Prater is licensed to practice in Kentucky (license number 26516) 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 1063494854.

Contact Information

Dr Jeffery Prater, MD
271 E Main St,
Hazard, KY 41701-1939
(606) 439-1316
(606) 439-3922



Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Jeffery Prater
GenderMale
SpecialityInternal Medicine
Experience38 Years
Location271 E Main St, Hazard, Kentucky
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 Jeffery Prater attended and graduated from University Of Louisville School Of Medicine in 1986
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1063494854
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 11/17/2005
  • Last Update Date: 10/14/2014
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 5799791919
  • Enrollment ID: I20060227000056

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Jeffery Prater such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1063494854NPI-NPPES
64265168MedicaidKY

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207R00000XInternal Medicine 26516 (Kentucky)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Hazard Arh Regional Medical CenterHazard, KYHospital
Hazard Health And Rehabilitation CenterHazard, KYNursing home

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Appalachian Regional Healthcare Inc.0840107835232
Kentucky River District Health Department31735179012

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Medicare Reassignments

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Entity NameAppalachian Regional Healthcare Inc.
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1528148012
PECOS PAC ID: 0840107835
Enrollment ID: O20031125000520

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Entity NameKentucky River District Health Department
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1992719785
PECOS PAC ID: 3173517901
Enrollment ID: O20040413001502

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Entity NameArh Mary Breckinridge Health Services, Inc.
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1982989018
PECOS PAC ID: 8123293818
Enrollment ID: O20121003000026

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Entity NameArh Mary Breckinridge Health Services, Inc.
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1184156036
PECOS PAC ID: 8123293818
Enrollment ID: O20170728001694

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Jeffery Prater, MD
Po Box 719,
Hazard, KY 41702-0719

Ph: (606) 439-1316
Dr Jeffery Prater, MD
271 E Main St,
Hazard, KY 41701-1939

Ph: (606) 439-1316

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Internal Medicine Doctors in Hazard, KY

Dr. Raymond Elsoueidi, M.D.
Internal Medicine
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 200 Medical Center Dr, Hazard, KY 41701
Phone: 606-439-6600    
Dr. Gregory Balabanian, M.D.
Internal Medicine
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 200 Medical Center Dr, Hazard, KY 41701
Phone: 606-487-7510    Fax: 606-439-6793
Dr. Thomas E. Karelis Jr., MD
Internal Medicine
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 311 Roy Campbell Dr, Hazard, KY 41701
Phone: 606-487-0776    Fax: 606-487-0777
Vidya B Yalamanchi, MD
Internal Medicine
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 200 Medical Center Dr, Hazard, KY 41701
Phone: 606-487-7510    Fax: 606-439-6793
Dr. Samuel Dean Bailey, M.D.
Internal Medicine
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 200 Medical Center Dr, Hazard, KY 41701
Phone: 606-487-7902    
Mr. Ionut Stefanescu Sturz, MD
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 311 Roy Campbell Drive, Hazard, KY 41701
Phone: 606-487-0776    Fax: 606-487-0777

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