Dr William Aiken Chafin Iii, MD - Medicare Rheumatology in Athens, GA

Dr William Aiken Chafin Iii, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Rheumatology" physician in Athens, Georgia. He went to Medical College Of Georgia School Of Medicine and graduated in 2004 and has 20 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Rheumatology. He is a member of the group practice Articularis Healthcare Group Inc and his current practice location is 957 Baxter St, Athens, Georgia. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (706) 410-9270.

Dr William Aiken Chafin Iii is licensed to practice in Georgia (license number 67542) 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 1225122716.

Contact Information

Dr William Aiken Chafin Iii, MD
957 Baxter St,
Athens, GA 30606-3754
(706) 410-9270
Not Available



Physician's Profile

Full NameDr William Aiken Chafin Iii
GenderMale
SpecialityRheumatology
Experience20 Years
Location957 Baxter St, Athens, Georgia
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 William Aiken Chafin Iii attended and graduated from Medical College Of Georgia School Of Medicine in 2004
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1225122716
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 10/02/2006
  • Last Update Date: 11/12/2020
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 8921151077
  • Enrollment ID: I20120725000415

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr William Aiken Chafin Iii such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1225122716NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207RR0500XInternal Medicine - Rheumatology 67542 (Georgia)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Piedmont Athens Regional Medical CenterAthens, GAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Articularis Healthcare Group Inc791193330449

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Entity NameArticularis Healthcare Group Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1083696413
PECOS PAC ID: 7911933304
Enrollment ID: O20150715000803

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Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr William Aiken Chafin Iii, MD
961 Smoky Mountain Springs Ln Ne, Ste A,
Gainesville, GA 30501-2418

Ph: (770) 531-3711
Dr William Aiken Chafin Iii, MD
957 Baxter St,
Athens, GA 30606-3754

Ph: (706) 410-9270

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