Dr Joel G Wright, MD in Safford, AZ - Medicare Family Practice

Dr Joel G Wright, MD is a medicare enrolled "Family Medicine" physician in Safford, Arizona. He went to University Of Texas Southwestern Medical School At Dallas and graduated in 1985 and has 39 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Family Practice. He is a member of the group practice Family Medical Center Pllc and his current practice location is 1492 S. 20th Ave., Safford, Arizona. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (928) 348-2151.

Dr Joel G Wright is licensed to practice in Arizona (license number 16234) 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 1821187303.

Contact Information

	Dr Joel G Wright, MD
	1492 S. 20th Ave., Safford, AZ 85546
	(928) 348-2151
	(928) 428-3617

Physician's Profile

Full Name	Dr Joel G Wright
Gender	Male
Speciality	Family Practice
Experience	39 Years
Location	1492 S. 20th Ave., Safford, Arizona
Accepts Medicare Assignments	Yes. 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 Joel G Wright attended and graduated from University Of Texas Southwestern Medical School At Dallas in 1985

NPI Data:

NPI Number: 1821187303
Provider Enumeration Date: 10/12/2006
Last Update Date: 07/08/2007

Medicare PECOS Information:

PECOS PAC ID: 4284705872
Enrollment ID: I20080722000368

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Joel G Wright such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.

Identifier	Type	State	Issuer
1821187303	NPI	-	NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

Taxonomy	Type	License (State)	Status
207Q00000X	Family Medicine	16234 (Arizona)	Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice Name	Group PECOS PAC ID	No. of Members
Family Medical Center Pllc	8123198314	6

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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. Dr Joel G Wright allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.

Entity Name	Family Medical Center Pllc
Entity Type	Part B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity Identifiers	NPI Number: 1417125444 PECOS PAC ID: 8123198314 Enrollment ID: O20080530000208

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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. Dr Joel G Wright 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 Address	Practice Location Address
Dr Joel G Wright, MD 1492 S. 20th Ave., Safford, AZ 85546 Ph: (928) 348-2151	Dr Joel G Wright, MD 1492 S. 20th Ave., Safford, AZ 85546 Ph: (928) 348-2151

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Family Medicine Doctors in Safford, AZ

Susan J Jones, M.D. Family Medicine Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments Practice Location: 1680 S 20th Ave, Safford, AZ 85546 Phone: 928-428-1377 Fax: 928-348-8570
Melinda M Feely, MD Family Medicine Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments Practice Location: 1680 S 20th Ave, Safford, AZ 85546 Phone: 540-636-2028
Dr. Eduardo M Ferriol, MD Family Medicine Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare Practice Location: 1529 West Us Highway 366, Safford, AZ 85546 Phone: 928-348-1364
Catherine H Romero, M.D. Family Medicine Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments Practice Location: 1680 S 20th Ave, Safford, AZ 85546 Phone: 928-428-1377 Fax: 928-348-8570
Dr. Jesse Robert Coons, DO Family Medicine Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare Practice Location: 896 S Cook Rd, Safford, AZ 85546 Phone: 928-428-4698 Fax: 928-348-3008
Bradford N. Montierth, M.D Family Medicine Medicare: Medicare Enrolled Practice Location: 1300 S. 20th Avenue, Safford, AZ 85546 Phone: 928-428-3122 Fax: 928-428-7917
John P Nestor, D.O. Family Medicine Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare Practice Location: 2016 W 16th St, Safford Community Health Center, Safford, AZ 85546 Phone: 928-428-1500 Fax: 928-428-1555

Dr Joel G Wright, MD - Medicare Family Practice in Safford, AZ

Contact Information

Physician's Profile

Medical Identifiers

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

Group Practice Association

CPPR expresses concern over recently passed health care bill's flaws

Insulin resistance from obesity leads to lower cognitive performance in children: Research

Kallistem achieves complete human spermatogenesis in vitro for treatment of male infertility

Performance-based incentive program improves nursing home care in critical areas

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Medicare Reassignments

CPPR expresses concern over recently passed health care bill's flaws

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Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Mailing Address and Practice Location

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Family Medicine Doctors in Safford, AZ