JOHN C. HUNTWORK M.D. – NPI #1174614895
Internal Medicine

An internist who treats diseases of joints, muscle, bones and tendons. This specialist diagnoses and treats arthritis, back pain, muscle strains, common athletic injuries and "collagen" diseases.

JOHN HUNTWORK is a physician located in PASCAGOULA, MS. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1174614895 to JOHN HUNTWORK on September 27, 2006. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207RR0500X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Internal Medicine, specializing in Rheumatology

The NPI profile was previously updated about 15 years ago on Mar 24, 2011. 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 HUNTWORK below.

NPI Profile for
JOHN C. HUNTWORK

NPI Number
1174614895
Enumeration Date

(more than 19 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
JOHN C. HUNTWORK
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
4211 HOSPITAL ST
SUITE 206
PASCAGOULA, MS 39581-5320
Phone: (228) 696-9995 Fax:
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Sole Proprietor
Yes
Updated
Identifiers

Identifiers for JOHN HUNTWORK

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DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
MEDICAIDMS00117902
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
207RR0500X
- Internal Medicine / Rheumatology (Primary)
MS 15215

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Additional Information

Education
UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO, PRITZKER SCHOOL OF MEDICINE - Graduated 1972
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 HUNTWORK is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • TULANE MEDICAL CENTER
      1415 TULANE AVE
      NEW ORLEANS, LA 70112

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