Dr James Albert Hurt Iii, MD - Medicare Orthopedic Surgery in Columbus, MS

Dr James Albert Hurt Iii, MD is a medicare enrolled "Orthopaedic Surgery - Sports Medicine" physician in Columbus, Mississippi. He went to University Of Alabama School Of Medicine and graduated in 2007 and has 17 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Orthopedic Surgery. He is a member of the group practice The Columbus Orthopaedic Clinic, P.a. and his current practice location is 670 Leigh Dr, Columbus, Mississippi. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (662) 328-1012.

Dr James Albert Hurt Iii is licensed to practice in Mississippi (license number 21938) 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 1033302385.

Contact Information

Dr James Albert Hurt Iii, MD
670 Leigh Dr,
Columbus, MS 39705-3014
(662) 328-1012
(662) 328-1507

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr James Albert Hurt Iii
GenderMale
SpecialityOrthopedic Surgery
Experience17 Years
Location670 Leigh Dr, Columbus, Mississippi
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:
  • Dr James Albert Hurt Iii attended and graduated from University Of Alabama School Of Medicine in 2007
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1033302385
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 08/21/2007
  • Last Update Date: 06/16/2022
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 0345496063
  • Enrollment ID: I20120813000677

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr James Albert Hurt Iii such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1033302385NPI-NPPES
195608MedicaidAL
02156061MedicaidMS

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207XX0005XOrthopaedic Surgery - Sports Medicine 2013-01470 (North Carolina)Secondary
207XX0005XOrthopaedic Surgery - Sports Medicine 21938 (Mississippi)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Kindred At HomeColumbus, MSHome health agency
Baptist Memorial Hospital Golden Triangle IncColumbus, MSHospital
Och Regional Medical CenterStarkville, MSHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
The Columbus Orthopaedic Clinic, P.a.589075194528

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Dr James Albert Hurt Iii allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameState Of Mississippi - University Of Mississippi Medical Center
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1154317527
PECOS PAC ID: 1850293036
Enrollment ID: O20090414000575
Entity NameThe Columbus Orthopaedic Clinic, P.a.
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1740287374
PECOS PAC ID: 5890751945
Enrollment ID: O20110331000380

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Dr James Albert Hurt Iii is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr James Albert Hurt Iii, MD
670 Leigh Dr,
Columbus, MS 39705-3014

Ph: (662) 328-1012
Dr James Albert Hurt Iii, MD
670 Leigh Dr,
Columbus, MS 39705-3014

Ph: (662) 328-1012

Reviews and Comments


Orthopaedic Surgery Doctors in Columbus, MS

Dr. Russell C. Linton, MD
Orthopedic Surgery
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 670 Leigh Dr, Columbus, MS 39705
Phone: 662-328-1012    Fax: 662-328-1507
Dr. Aaron Mitchell Mullane, M.D.
Orthopedic Surgery
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 670 Leigh Dr, Columbus, MS 39705
Phone: 662-328-1012    Fax: 662-328-1507
Dr. Gordon Scott Jones, MD
Orthopedic Surgery
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 670 Leigh Dr, Columbus, MS 39705
Phone: 662-328-1012    Fax: 662-328-1507
Justin Michael Hall, M.D.
Orthopedic Surgery
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 670 Leigh Dr, Columbus, MS 39705
Phone: 662-328-1012    Fax: 662-328-1507
Dr. Charles S. Rhea Jr., MD
Orthopedic Surgery
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 670 Leigh Dr, Columbus, MS 39705
Phone: 662-328-1012    Fax: 662-328-1507
Dr. George Christopher Galjour, MD
Orthopedic Surgery
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 670 Leigh Dr, Columbus, MS 39705
Phone: 662-328-1012    

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