Joseph D Brasco, MD - Medicare Gastroenterology in Huntsville, AL

Joseph D Brasco, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology" physician in Huntsville, Alabama. He went to Medical College Of Wisconsin and graduated in 1986 and has 38 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Gastroenterology. He is a member of the group practice Hh Digestive Disease Center and his current practice location is 420 Lowell Dr Se, Suite 204, Huntsville, Alabama. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (256) 536-9031.

Joseph D Brasco is licensed to practice in Alabama (license number 00027229) 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 1255398095.

Contact Information

Joseph D Brasco, MD
420 Lowell Dr Se, Suite 204,
Huntsville, AL 35801-3754
(256) 536-9031
(256) 539-4240



Physician's Profile

Full NameJoseph D Brasco
GenderMale
SpecialityGastroenterology
Experience38 Years
Location420 Lowell Dr Se, Huntsville, 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:
  • Joseph D Brasco attended and graduated from Medical College Of Wisconsin in 1986
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1255398095
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 04/26/2006
  • Last Update Date: 09/25/2015
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 8224001417
  • Enrollment ID: I20060331000166

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Joseph D Brasco such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1255398095NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207RG0100XInternal Medicine - Gastroenterology 00027229 (Alabama)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Helen Keller HospitalSheffield, ALHospital
Huntsville HospitalHuntsville, ALHospital
Shoals HospitalMuscle shoals, ALHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Hh Digestive Disease Center852738152418

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Entity NameHh Digestive Disease Center
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1760896856
PECOS PAC ID: 8527381524
Enrollment ID: O20141224000477

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Joseph D Brasco, MD
420 Lowell Dr Se, Suite 204,
Huntsville, AL 35801-3754

Ph: (256) 536-9031
Joseph D Brasco, MD
420 Lowell Dr Se, Suite 204,
Huntsville, AL 35801-3754

Ph: (256) 536-9031

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