Dr Okanta B Jackson, MD - Medicare Dermatology in Tallahassee, FL

Dr Okanta B Jackson, MD is a medicare enrolled "Dermatology" physician in Tallahassee, Florida. He went to Chicago College Of Medicine And Surgery and graduated in 1998 and has 26 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Dermatology. He is a member of the group practice Dermatology Associates Of Tallahassee Pa and his current practice location is 1707 Riggins Rd, Tallahassee, Florida. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (850) 877-4134.

Dr Okanta B Jackson is licensed to practice in Florida (license number ME93314) 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 1578670055.

Contact Information

Dr Okanta B Jackson, MD
1707 Riggins Rd,
Tallahassee, FL 32308-5317
(850) 877-4134
(850) 402-9130



Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Okanta B Jackson
GenderMale
SpecialityDermatology
Experience26 Years
Location1707 Riggins Rd, Tallahassee, Florida
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 Okanta B Jackson attended and graduated from Chicago College Of Medicine And Surgery in 1998
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1578670055
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 08/23/2006
  • Last Update Date: 07/08/2007
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 3779550330
  • Enrollment ID: I20050817000547

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Okanta B Jackson such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1578670055NPI-NPPES
16057OtherFLBLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207N00000XDermatology ME93314 (Florida)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Dermatology Associates Of Tallahassee Pa660877549942

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Medicare Reassignments

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Entity NameDermatology Associates Of Tallahassee Pa
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1295842672
PECOS PAC ID: 6608775499
Enrollment ID: O20031231000062

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Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Okanta B Jackson, MD
Po Box 13859,
Tallahassee, FL 32317-3859

Ph: (850) 877-4134
Dr Okanta B Jackson, MD
1707 Riggins Rd,
Tallahassee, FL 32308-5317

Ph: (850) 877-4134

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Dermatology Doctors in Tallahassee, FL

David Pascoe, M.D.
Dermatology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1981 Capital Cir Ne, Tallahassee, FL 32308
Phone: 850-402-9444    Fax: 850-402-0188
Dr. Armand B Cognetta Jr., M.D.
Dermatology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1707 Riggins Rd, Tallahassee, FL 32308
Phone: 850-877-4134    Fax: 850-402-9130
Dr. William Harris Green,
Dermatology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1707 Riggins Rd, Tallahassee, FL 32308
Phone: 850-877-4134    Fax: 850-402-9130
Pamela Schofield Kennedy, M.D.
Dermatology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1355 Thomaswood Dr, Tallahassee, FL 32308
Phone: 850-656-4555    Fax: 850-656-4557
Emily Jacox, MD
Dermatology
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 2626 Capital Medical Blvd, Tallahassee, FL 32308
Phone: 850-325-5000    
Dr. Oen-hiang Cynthia Tie, M.D.
Dermatology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1981 Capital Cir Ne, Tallahassee, FL 32308
Phone: 850-402-9444    Fax: 850-402-0188
Michael Jay Bernhardt, MD
Dermatology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1626 Riggins Rd, Tallahassee, FL 32308
Phone: 850-877-4134    Fax: 850-402-9130

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