Dr Joseph C Kendra, MD - Medicare Orthopedic Surgery in Boaz, AL

Dr Joseph C Kendra, MD is a medicare enrolled "Orthopaedic Surgery" physician in Boaz, Alabama. He went to University Of Tennessee, Hsc, College Of Medicine and graduated in 1985 and has 39 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Orthopedic Surgery. His current practice location is 2525 Us Highway 431 Ste 40, Boaz, Alabama. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (256) 840-4846.

Dr Joseph C Kendra is licensed to practice in Alabama (license number 15295) 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 1396743001.

Contact Information

Dr Joseph C Kendra, MD
2525 Us Highway 431 Ste 40,
Boaz, AL 35957-5964
(256) 840-4846
(256) 840-4847



Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Joseph C Kendra
GenderMale
SpecialityOrthopedic Surgery
Experience39 Years
Location2525 Us Highway 431 Ste 40, Boaz, 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:
  • Dr Joseph C Kendra attended and graduated from University Of Tennessee, Hsc, College Of Medicine in 1985
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1396743001
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/07/2005
  • Last Update Date: 01/13/2020
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 8022031459
  • Enrollment ID: I20061227000078

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Joseph C Kendra such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1396743001NPI-NPPES
51027724OtherALBLUE CROSS AND BLUE SHIEL
000027724MedicaidAL

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207X00000XOrthopaedic Surgery 15295 (Alabama)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Marshall Medical CentersBoaz, ALHospital

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 Joseph C Kendra allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameMarshall Medical Center South
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1962824441
PECOS PAC ID: 6103057997
Enrollment ID: O20140319002044

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Joseph C Kendra, MD
2525 Us Highway 431 Ste 40,
Boaz, AL 35957-5964

Ph: (256) 840-4846
Dr Joseph C Kendra, MD
2525 Us Highway 431 Ste 40,
Boaz, AL 35957-5964

Ph: (256) 840-4846

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