JOHN C. WESSNER M.D. – NPI #1497723423
Internal Medicine

A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Internal Medicine

JOHN WESSNER is a physician located in DOTHAN, AL. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1497723423 to JOHN WESSNER on March 08, 2006. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207R00000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Internal Medicine.

The NPI profile was last updated on Aug 26, 2024. 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 JOHN WESSNER below.

NPI Profile for
JOHN C. WESSNER

NPI Number
1497723423
Enumeration Date

(more than 20 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
JOHN C. WESSNER
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
2115 W MAIN ST
DOTHAN, AL 36301
Phone: (334) 793-6556 Fax: (334) 793-0977
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Sole Proprietor
Yes
Updated
Certification Date
Aug 26, 2024

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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
207R00000X
- Internal Medicine (Primary)		 AL 12072

The taxonomy codes are selected by the provider at the time of NPI registration. Selection of a taxonomy code does not replace any credentialing or validation process that the provider requesting the code should complete.

Additional Information

Education
UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS COLLEGE OF MED (CHI/PEOR/ROCK/CHM-URB) - Graduated 1982
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
JOHN WESSNER is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • DALE MEDICAL CENTER
      126 HOSPITAL AVE
      OZARK, AL 36360
    • FLOWERS HOSPITAL
      4370 WEST MAIN STREET
      DOTHAN, AL 36305
    • SOUTHEAST HEALTH MEDICAL CENTER
      1108 ROSS CLARK CIRCLE
      DOTHAN, AL 36301
  • HOME HEALTH AGENCY
    • AMEDISYS HOME HEALTH
      2560 COUNTY ROAD 112
      DOTHAN, AL 36303
    • ENCOMPASS HEALTH HOME HEALTH
      3379 WEST MAIN STREET, SUITE 3
      DOTHAN, AL 36305
    • KINDRED AT HOME
      2740 HEADLAND AVE
      DOTHAN, AL 36303
    • SOUTHEAST ALABAMA HOMECARE
      804 GLOVER AVENUE
      ENTERPRISE, AL 36330
    • SOUTHEAST ALABAMA HOMECARE
      1435 ROSS CLARK CIRCLE, SUITE 2
      DOTHAN, AL 36301

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