Russell D Degges, MD - Medicare General Surgery in Jonesboro, AR

Russell D Degges, MD is a medicare enrolled "Surgery" physician in Jonesboro, Arkansas. He went to University Of Arkansas College Of Medicine and graduated in 1983 and has 41 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as General Surgery. He is a member of the group practice Northeast Arkansas Clinic Charitable Foundation, Inc. and his current practice location is 4802e Johnson Ave, Jonesboro, Arkansas. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (870) 936-8000.

Russell D Degges is licensed to practice in Arkansas (license number C-6399) 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 1902860620.

Contact Information

Russell D Degges, MD
4802e Johnson Ave,
Jonesboro, AR 72401-8413
(870) 936-8000
(870) 934-3629



Physician's Profile

Full NameRussell D Degges
GenderMale
SpecialityGeneral Surgery
Experience41 Years
Location4802e Johnson Ave, Jonesboro, Arkansas
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:
  • Russell D Degges attended and graduated from University Of Arkansas College Of Medicine in 1983
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1902860620
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 04/12/2006
  • Last Update Date: 11/17/2015
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 6901846039
  • Enrollment ID: I20050509000725

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Russell D Degges such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1902860620NPI-NPPES
111702001MedicaidAR

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
208600000XSurgery C-6399 (Arkansas)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Baptist Memorial Hospital Jonesboro, Inc.Jonesboro, ARHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Northeast Arkansas Clinic Charitable Foundation, Inc.2961547526228

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Entity NameNortheast Arkansas Clinic Charitable Foundation, Inc.
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1861721839
PECOS PAC ID: 2961547526
Enrollment ID: O20100315000190

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Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Russell D Degges, MD
Po Box 1960,
Jonesboro, AR 72403-1960

Ph: (870) 936-8000
Russell D Degges, MD
4802e Johnson Ave,
Jonesboro, AR 72401-8413

Ph: (870) 936-8000

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