Dr Orvis Hugh Chitwood Iii, MD - Medicare Orthopedic Surgery in Dothan, AL

Dr Orvis Hugh Chitwood Iii, MD is a medicare enrolled "Orthopaedic Surgery" physician in Dothan, Alabama. He went to University Of Alabama School Of Medicine and graduated in 1988 and has 36 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Orthopedic Surgery. He is a member of the group practice S.b.j.s. Pc and his current practice location is 1500 Ross Clark Cir, Dothan, Alabama. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (334) 793-2663.

Dr Orvis Hugh Chitwood Iii is licensed to practice in Alabama (license number 15049) 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 1275534661.

Contact Information

Dr Orvis Hugh Chitwood Iii, MD
1500 Ross Clark Cir,
Dothan, AL 36301-4754
(334) 793-2663
(334) 836-2247



Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Orvis Hugh Chitwood Iii
GenderMale
SpecialityOrthopedic Surgery
Experience36 Years
Location1500 Ross Clark Cir, Dothan, 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 Orvis Hugh Chitwood Iii attended and graduated from University Of Alabama School Of Medicine in 1988
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1275534661
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 08/09/2005
  • Last Update Date: 11/20/2014
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 0547174013
  • Enrollment ID: I20040701001155

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Orvis Hugh Chitwood Iii such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1275534661NPI-NPPES
515-21887OtherALBCBS OF AL - RCC
000885299AMedicaidGA
511-08296OtherALBCBS OF AL - HEALTHWEST
009956415MedicaidAL
051521887OtherALMEDICARE ID
000885299CMedicaidGA
121877MedicaidAL

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207X00000XOrthopaedic Surgery 15049 (Alabama)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Flowers HospitalDothan, ALHospital
Southeast Alabama Medical CenterDothan, ALHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
S.b.j.s. Pc852704342136

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Medicare Reassignments

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Entity NameS.b.j.s. Pc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1134106065
PECOS PAC ID: 8527043421
Enrollment ID: O20040623001355

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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 Orvis Hugh Chitwood Iii 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 AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Orvis Hugh Chitwood Iii, MD
Po Box 729,
Dothan, AL 36302-0729

Ph: (334) 793-2663
Dr Orvis Hugh Chitwood Iii, MD
1500 Ross Clark Cir,
Dothan, AL 36301-4754

Ph: (334) 793-2663

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Orthopaedic Surgery Doctors in Dothan, AL

Dr. Timothy M. Haley, M.D.
Orthopedic Surgery
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1500 Ross Clark Cir, Dothan, AL 36301
Phone: 334-793-2663    Fax: 334-836-2247
Dr. Judson B. Moore, M.D.
Orthopedic Surgery
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1500 Ross Clark Cir, Dothan, AL 36301
Phone: 334-793-2663    Fax: 334-836-2247
Jeremiah J Maddox, MD
Orthopedic Surgery
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1500 Ross Clark Cir, Dothan, AL 36301
Phone: 334-793-2663    Fax: 334-836-2248
Dr. John H. Haley Jr., M.D.
Orthopedic Surgery
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 1500 Ross Clark Cir, Dothan, AL 36301
Phone: 334-793-2663    Fax: 334-836-2247
Dr. J. Paul Maddox, MD
Orthopedic Surgery
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1500 Ross Clark Cir, Dothan, AL 36301
Phone: 334-793-2663    Fax: 334-836-2247
Dr. William B. Hanson, M.D.
Orthopedic Surgery
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 1500 Ross Clark Cir, Dothan, AL 36301
Phone: 334-793-2663    Fax: 334-836-2247

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