JOEL E. LIGHTNER, JR. M.D. – NPI #1760659684
Radiology

A radiologist who utilizes x-ray, radionuclides, ultrasound and electromagnetic radiation to diagnose and treat disease.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Radiology

JOEL LIGHTNER, JR. is a radiologist located in HUNTSVILLE, AL. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1760659684 to JOEL LIGHTNER, JR. on May 09, 2008. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 2085R0202X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Radiology, specializing in Diagnostic Radiology

The NPI profile was previously updated about 5 years ago on Jun 11, 2021. 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 JOEL LIGHTNER, JR. below.

NPI Profile for
JOEL E. LIGHTNER, JR.

NPI Number
1760659684
Enumeration Date

(more than 18 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
JOEL E. LIGHTNER, JR.
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
2006 FRANKLIN ST SE STE 200
HUNTSVILLE, AL 35801-4537
Phone: (256) 539-0457 Fax:
1 Other location(s):
1700 Center St
Department of Radiology
Mobile, AL 36604-3301
Phone: (251) 415-1660
Fax: (251) 415-1016
Mailing address
PO BOX 40480
MOBILE, AL 36640-0480
Phone: (251) 415-1660 Fax: (251) 415-1016
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Certification Date
Jun 11, 2021

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Identifiers

Identifiers for JOEL LIGHTNER, JR.

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See identifiers
DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
MEDICAIDAL214691
MEDICAIDAL215002
MEDICAIDAL244495
MEDICAIDAL244606
MEDICAIDAL244751
MEDICAIDAL213926
MEDICAIDAL214423
MEDICAIDAL213719
MEDICAIDAL214690
MEDICAIDAL215117
MEDICAIDAL241761
MEDICAIDAL244497
MEDICAIDAL214687
MEDICAIDAL245107
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
2085R0202X
- Radiology / Diagnostic Radiology (Primary)		 VA 0101253064

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
MERCER UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE - Graduated 2007
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
JOEL LIGHTNER, JR. is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • ATHENS LIMESTONE HOSPITAL
      700 WEST MARKET STREET
      ATHENS, AL 35611
    • CRESTWOOD MEDICAL CENTER
      ONE HOSPITAL DR SE
      HUNTSVILLE, AL 35801
    • HUNTSVILLE HOSPITAL
      101 SIVLEY RD
      HUNTSVILLE, AL 35801
    • LAWRENCE MEDICAL CENTER
      202 HOSPITAL STREET
      MOULTON, AL 35650
    • SOUTHERN TENNESSEE REGIONAL HLTH SYSTEM WINCHESTER
      185 HOSPITAL ROAD
      WINCHESTER, TN 37398

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