James Christopher Connaughton, MD - Medicare Colorectal Surgery (proctology) in San Antonio, TX

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James Christopher Connaughton, MD is a medicare enrolled "Colon & Rectal Surgery" physician in San Antonio, Texas. He went to Virginia Commonwealth University, School Of Medicine and graduated in 1998 and has 26 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Colorectal Surgery (proctology). He is a member of the group practice Bhs Physicians Network Inc and his current practice location is 7940 Floyd Curl Dr Ste 215, San Antonio, Texas. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (210) 314-7872.

James Christopher Connaughton is licensed to practice in Texas (license number N5634) 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 1467486563.

Contact Information

James Christopher Connaughton, MD
7940 Floyd Curl Dr Ste 215,
San Antonio, TX 78229-3907
(210) 314-7872
(210) 314-7963

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Physician's Profile

Full NameJames Christopher Connaughton
GenderMale
SpecialityColorectal Surgery (proctology)
Experience26 Years
Location7940 Floyd Curl Dr Ste 215, San Antonio, 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 Christopher Connaughton attended and graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University, School Of Medicine in 1998
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1467486563
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/11/2006
  • Last Update Date: 04/23/2020
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 5395875264
  • Enrollment ID: I20100621000140

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for James Christopher Connaughton such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1467486563NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
208600000XSurgery 0101231880 (Virginia)Secondary
208C00000XColon & Rectal Surgery N5634 (Texas)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Baptist Medical CenterSan antonio, TXHospital
Methodist HospitalSan antonio, TXHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Bhs Physicians Network Inc7315019593585

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 Christopher Connaughton allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameBhs Physicians Network Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1598958431
PECOS PAC ID: 7315019593
Enrollment ID: O20080703000069
Entity NameAcm Colon And Rectal Associates Pllc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1841545720
PECOS PAC ID: 6305094269
Enrollment ID: O20120918000649

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 Christopher Connaughton 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 Christopher Connaughton, MD
8711 Village Dr Ste 114,
San Antonio, TX 78217-5419

Ph: (210) 314-7872		James Christopher Connaughton, MD
7940 Floyd Curl Dr Ste 215,
San Antonio, TX 78229-3907

Ph: (210) 314-7872

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