James Allen Guess, MD - Medicare Orthopedic Surgery in Carrollton, TX

James Allen Guess, MD is a medicare enrolled "Orthopaedic Surgery" physician in Carrollton, Texas. He went to University Of Michigan Medical School and graduated in 1988 and has 36 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Orthopedic Surgery. He is a member of the group practice Orthotexas Physicians And Surgeons, Pllc and his current practice location is 4780 N Josey Ln, Carrollton, Texas. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (972) 492-1334.

James Allen Guess is licensed to practice in Texas (license number J7979) 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 1487743209.

Contact Information

James Allen Guess, MD
4780 N Josey Ln,
Carrollton, TX 75010-4615
(972) 492-1334
(972) 492-5174

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Physician's Profile

Full NameJames Allen Guess
GenderMale
SpecialityOrthopedic Surgery
Experience36 Years
Location4780 N Josey Ln, Carrollton, Texas
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:
  • James Allen Guess attended and graduated from University Of Michigan Medical School in 1988
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1487743209
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 10/11/2006
  • Last Update Date: 02/01/2017
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 4587657226
  • Enrollment ID: I20101215000172

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for James Allen Guess such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1487743209NPI-NPPES
8CR157OtherTXBCBS TX 02/01/11
P00913368OtherTXMEDICARE RAILROAD - EFFECT. 02/01/2011
TXB117514OtherTXMEDICARE PART B - EFFECT 02/01/2011
99960903MedicaidTX
6484850003OtherTXMEDICARE NSC - EFFECT 02/01/2011
8F2241OtherTXBLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207X00000XOrthopaedic Surgery J7979 (Texas)Primary
207XS0117XOrthopaedic Surgery - Orthopaedic Surgery Of The Spine J7979 (Texas)Secondary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Physicians Choice Health ServicesLewisville, TXHome health agency
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - FriscoFrisco, TXHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Orthotexas Physicians And Surgeons, Pllc337572479235

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. James Allen Guess allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameOrthotexas Physicians And Surgeons, Pllc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1740590066
PECOS PAC ID: 3375724792
Enrollment ID: O20110217000911
Entity NameNorth Star Fm Lp
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1174812028
PECOS PAC ID: 1153591763
Enrollment ID: O20110908001884

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. James Allen Guess 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
James Allen Guess, MD
4780 N Josey Ln,
Carrollton, TX 75010-4615

Ph: (972) 492-1334
James Allen Guess, MD
4780 N Josey Ln,
Carrollton, TX 75010-4615

Ph: (972) 492-1334

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Orthopaedic Surgery Doctors in Carrollton, TX

Phillip Madsen Graehl, M.D.
Orthopedic Surgery
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 4780 N Josey Ln, Carrollton, TX 75010
Phone: 972-492-1334    Fax: 972-492-5174
Charles Edward Neagle, M.D.
Orthopedic Surgery
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 4780 N Josey Ln, Carrollton, TX 75010
Phone: 972-492-1334    Fax: 973-492-5174
Glenn Stephen Wheeless, M.D.
Orthopedic Surgery
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 4780 N Josey Ln, Carrollton, TX 75010
Phone: 972-492-1334    Fax: 972-492-5174
Leslie D Jennings, MD
Orthopedic Surgery
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 4323 N Josey Ln, 307, Carrollton, TX 75010
Phone: 972-394-0118    Fax: 972-394-1058
Dr. Brian C Fuller, M.D.
Orthopedic Surgery
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 4780 N Josey Ln, Carrollton, TX 75010
Phone: 972-492-1334    Fax: 972-492-7909
Christian Edward Isaac, M.D.
Orthopedic Surgery
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 4323 N Josey Ln Ste 307, Carrollton, TX 75010
Phone: 469-777-4532    

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