James Tay, MD - Medicare Anesthesiology in Lexington, KY

James Tay, MD is a medicare enrolled "Anesthesiology" physician in Lexington, Kentucky. He graduated from medical school in 2000 and has 24 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Anesthesiology. He is a member of the group practice Commonwealth Anesthesia, Psc and his current practice location is 1 Saint Joseph Dr, Lexington, Kentucky. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (859) 313-1000.

James Tay is licensed to practice in Kentucky (license number 42448) 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 1982826350.

Contact Information

James Tay, MD
1 Saint Joseph Dr,
Lexington, KY 40504-3742
(859) 313-1000
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Physician's Profile

Full NameJames Tay
GenderMale
SpecialityAnesthesiology
Experience24 Years
Location1 Saint Joseph Dr, Lexington, Kentucky
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 Tay graduated from medical school in 2000
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1982826350
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 05/03/2007
  • Last Update Date: 09/17/2014
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 4587739594
  • Enrollment ID: I20090520000163

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for James Tay such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1982826350NPI-NPPES
7100071560MedicaidKY

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207L00000XAnesthesiology 42448 (Kentucky)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Saint Joseph HospitalLexington, KYHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Commonwealth Anesthesia, Psc5092627521205

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 Tay allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameCommonwealth Anesthesia, Psc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1437196300
PECOS PAC ID: 5092627521
Enrollment ID: O20031104000115
Entity NameAnesthesia Associates, Psc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1902991169
PECOS PAC ID: 3678569068
Enrollment ID: O20040421001618

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 Tay 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 Tay, MD
425 Lewis Hargett Cir,
Lexington, KY 40503-3590

Ph: (859) 268-1030
James Tay, MD
1 Saint Joseph Dr,
Lexington, KY 40504-3742

Ph: (859) 313-1000

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