Dr William Meek Gillespie Iii, MD - Medicare Ophthalmology in Columbus, MS

Dr William Meek Gillespie Iii, MD is a medicare enrolled "Ophthalmology" physician in Columbus, Mississippi. He went to University Of Mississippi School Of Medicine and graduated in 1980 and has 44 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Ophthalmology. His current practice location is 425 Hospital Dr, Ste 8, Columbus, Mississippi. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (662) 328-2061.

Dr William Meek Gillespie Iii is licensed to practice in Mississippi (license number 9117) 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 1366445520.

Contact Information

Dr William Meek Gillespie Iii, MD
425 Hospital Dr, Ste 8,
Columbus, MS 39705-1938
(662) 328-2061
(662) 328-5000



Physician's Profile

Full NameDr William Meek Gillespie Iii
GenderMale
SpecialityOphthalmology
Experience44 Years
Location425 Hospital Dr, Columbus, Mississippi
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 Meek Gillespie Iii attended and graduated from University Of Mississippi School Of Medicine in 1980
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1366445520
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 05/23/2005
  • Last Update Date: 04/14/2014
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 7618863234
  • Enrollment ID: I20110106000070

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr William Meek Gillespie Iii such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1366445520NPI-NPPES
00011695MedicaidMS
730-00304OtherALBC/BS OF AL

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207W00000XOphthalmology 9117 (Mississippi)Primary

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 William Meek Gillespie Iii allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameColumbus Eye Clinic And Laser Surgery Center Ltd
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1982785846
PECOS PAC ID: 9436164993
Enrollment ID: O20060221000081

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Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr William Meek Gillespie Iii, MD
425 Hospital Dr, Ste 8,
Columbus, MS 39705-1938

Ph: (662) 328-2061
Dr William Meek Gillespie Iii, MD
425 Hospital Dr, Ste 8,
Columbus, MS 39705-1938

Ph: (662) 328-2061

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Ophthalmology Doctors in Columbus, MS

Dr. Albert Henlay Laws, M.D.
Ophthalmology
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 200 4th Ave S, Columbus, MS 39701
Phone: 662-574-2111    
Dr. Scott T Bradley, M.D.
Ophthalmology
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 425 Hospital Dr, Ste 8, Columbus, MS 39705
Phone: 662-328-2061    Fax: 662-328-5000
Dr. James Daniel Bennett Iii, M.D.
Ophthalmology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 2475 5th St N, Columbus, MS 39705
Phone: 662-328-1254    Fax: 662-327-2033

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