JOSEPH A. PETERS M.D. – NPI #1225058407
Family Medicine

Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Family Medicine

JOSEPH PETERS is a physician located in COUNCE, TN. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1225058407 to JOSEPH PETERS on July 20, 2006. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207Q00000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Family Medicine.

The NPI profile was previously updated about 3 years ago on Mar 07, 2023. Use the NPI data found here to bill health insurance companies, identify providers enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid services or other HIPAA compliant transactions. See the complete NPI profile for JOSEPH PETERS below.

NPI Profile for
JOSEPH A. PETERS

NPI Number
1225058407
Enumeration Date

(about 20 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
JOSEPH A. PETERS
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
8917 HIGHWAY 57
COUNCE, TN 38326
Phone: (732) 689-5232 Fax: (731) 689-3007
Mailing address
P.O. BOX 304
COUNCE, TN 38326
Phone: (731) 689-5232 Fax: (731) 689-3007
Sole Proprietor
Yes
Updated
Identifiers

Identifiers for JOSEPH PETERS

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DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
medicaidTN3188669
Taxonomy Code(s)

A taxonomy code is a code that describes the health care service provider's type, classification, and the area of specialization. The primary specialty for this provider is indicated as (Primary) below.

Taxonomy Classification / Specialization State License
207Q00000X
- Family Medicine (Primary)		 TN MD13487

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Additional Information

Education
UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA SCHOOL OF MEDICINE - Graduated 1980
Offers Telehealth Services
Yes - Telehealth services allows you to talk to your health care provider using audio/video communications, such as Zoom, without actually going in to the doctor's office
Accepts Medicare
This provider accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. The Medicare-approved amount is the total the provider can be paid. When a provider accepts the Medicare-approved amount as payment, you won't be billed for more than the Medicare deductible & coinsureance.
Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Refer to Part B
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency
  • Order Power Mobility Devices
Affiliations
JOSEPH PETERS is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • HARDIN MEDICAL CENTER
      935 WAYNE ROAD
      SAVANNAH, TN 38372
    • MAGNOLIA REGIONAL HEALTH CENTER
      611 ALCORN DRIVE
      CORINTH, MS 38834
  • HOME HEALTH AGENCY
    • AMEDISYS HOME HEALTH CARE
      8 STONEBRIDGE BLVD SUITE L
      JACKSON, TN 38305
    • DEACONESS HOMECARE
      123 PICKWICK STREET
      SAVANNAH, TN 38372
    • HMC HOME HEALTH, LLC
      895 PICKWICK STREET
      SAVANNAH, TN 38372
    • TENNESSEE QUALITY CARE - HOME HEALTH
      580 TENNESSEE AVENUE NORTH
      PARSONS, TN 38363
  • NURSING HOME
    • AHC MCNAIRY COUNTY
      835 EAST POPLAR AVENUE
      SELMER, TN 38375
    • AHC SAVANNAH
      1645 FLORENCE RD
      SAVANNAH, TN 38372
    • HARDIN COUNTY NH
      935 WAYNE ROAD
      SAVANNAH, TN 38372
  • HOSPICE
    • TENNESSEE QUALITY CARE - HOSPICE
      2879 HIGHWAY 45 BYPASS
      JACKSON, TN 38305

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