Dr James R Spears, MD - Medicare Orthopedic Surgery in Oconto Falls, WI

Dr James R Spears, MD is a medicare enrolled "Orthopaedic Surgery" physician in Oconto Falls, Wisconsin. He went to University Of Florida College Of Medicine and graduated in 1983 and has 41 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Orthopedic Surgery. He is a member of the group practice Bellin Memorial Hospital Inc, Oconto Hospital And Medical Center Inc, Bellin Memorial Hospital Inc and his current practice location is 833 S Main St, Oconto Falls, Wisconsin. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (920) 846-3092.

Dr James R Spears is licensed to practice in Wisconsin (license number 38538-020) 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 1578599270.

Contact Information

Dr James R Spears, MD
833 S Main St,
Oconto Falls, WI 54154-1241
(920) 846-3092
(920) 846-8313

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr James R Spears
GenderMale
SpecialityOrthopedic Surgery
Experience41 Years
Location833 S Main St, Oconto Falls, Wisconsin
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 R Spears attended and graduated from University Of Florida College Of Medicine in 1983
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1578599270
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/24/2006
  • Last Update Date: 04/02/2020
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 1951213198
  • Enrollment ID: I20080318000822

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr James R Spears such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1578599270NPI-NPPES
32307000MedicaidWI

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207X00000XOrthopaedic Surgery 38538-020 (Wisconsin)Primary
207X00000XOrthopaedic Surgery 4301102134 (Michigan)Secondary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Bellin Memorial HospitalGreen bay, WIHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Bellin Memorial Hospital Inc8820900749513
Oconto Hospital And Medical Center Inc2163461781201
Bellin Memorial Hospital Inc8820900749513

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 R Spears allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameBellin Memorial Hospital Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1609838473
PECOS PAC ID: 8820900749
Enrollment ID: O20031121000089
Entity NameOconto Hospital & Medical Center Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1356373302
PECOS PAC ID: 2163461781
Enrollment ID: O20050713000836

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 R Spears 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 R Spears, MD
744 S Webster Ave,
Green Bay, WI 54301-3505

Ph: (920) 445-7226
Dr James R Spears, MD
833 S Main St,
Oconto Falls, WI 54154-1241

Ph: (920) 846-3092

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