James B Lunsford, CRNA - Medicare Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (crna) in Hazard, KY

James B Lunsford, CRNA is a medicare enrolled "Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered" in Hazard, Kentucky. He graduated from nursing school in 1987 and has 37 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (crna). He is a member of the group practice Community Anesthesia Of The Bluegrass, Pllc and his current practice location is 100 Medical Center Dr, Hazard, Kentucky. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (606) 439-6600.

James B Lunsford is licensed to practice in Kentucky (license number 1112A) 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 1285648592.

Contact Information

James B Lunsford, CRNA
100 Medical Center Dr,
Hazard, KY 41701-9421
(606) 439-6600
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Provider's Profile

Full NameJames B Lunsford
GenderMale
SpecialityCertified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (crna)
Experience37 Years
Location100 Medical Center Dr, Hazard, 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 B Lunsford graduated from nursing school in 1987
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1285648592
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/29/2006
  • Last Update Date: 10/26/2017
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 2567437304
  • Enrollment ID: I20040826000633

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for James B Lunsford such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1285648592NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
367500000XNurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered 1112A (Kentucky)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Harrison Memorial HospitalCynthiana, KYHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Community Anesthesia Of The Bluegrass, Pllc48805987886

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 B Lunsford 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 NameCommunity Anesthesia Of The Bluegrass, Pllc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1477570216
PECOS PAC ID: 4880598788
Enrollment ID: O20031121000759

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 B Lunsford 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 B Lunsford, CRNA
3320 Tates Creek Rd, Suite 204,
Lexington, KY 40502-3400

Ph: (859) 268-1030
James B Lunsford, CRNA
100 Medical Center Dr,
Hazard, KY 41701-9421

Ph: (606) 439-6600

Reviews and Comments


Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered Nurses in Hazard, KY

Kaitlyn E Shields, CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist - CR
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 100 Medical Center Dr, Hazard, KY 41701
Phone: 859-268-1030    Fax: 859-269-4120
Brad S. Adams, CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist - CR
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 100 Medical Center Dr, Hazard, KY 41701
Phone: 606-439-6600    
Mr. Michael A Shilot, CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist - CR
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 100 Medical Center Dr, Hazard, KY 41701
Phone: 606-439-6600    
Sarah Ratliff,
Nurse Anesthetist - CR
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 100 Medical Center Dr, Hazard, KY 41701
Phone: 606-439-6600    
Kevin J Stanley, CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist - CR
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 100 Medical Center Dr, Hazard, KY 41701
Phone: 859-268-1030    Fax: 859-269-4120
Silas Shane Mcfall, CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist - CR
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 100 Medical Center Dr, Hazard, KY 41701
Phone: 606-439-6600    

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Medicare Assignment: Assignment means that your doctor, provider, or supplier agrees (or is required by law) to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services. Most doctors, providers, and suppliers accept assignment, but you should always check to make sure. Participating providers have signed an agreement to accept assignment for all Medicare-covered services.

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