Dr Arthur Melvin James, MD - Medicare General Surgery in Tampa, FL

Dr Arthur Melvin James, MD is a medicare enrolled "Thoracic Surgery (cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)" physician in Tampa, Florida. He graduated from medical school in 1987 and has 37 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as General Surgery. He is a member of the group practice Upperline Healthcare Pc and his current practice location is 2835 W De Leon St Ste 101, Tampa, Florida. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (407) 219-5402.

Dr Arthur Melvin James is licensed to practice in Georgia (license number 054106) 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 1073523205.

Contact Information

Dr Arthur Melvin James, MD
2835 W De Leon St Ste 101,
Tampa, FL 33609-4130
(407) 219-5402
(407) 608-6830

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Arthur Melvin James
GenderMale
SpecialityGeneral Surgery
Experience37 Years
Location2835 W De Leon St Ste 101, Tampa, Florida
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 Arthur Melvin James graduated from medical school in 1987
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1073523205
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 08/09/2006
  • Last Update Date: 02/22/2023
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 8527199322
  • Enrollment ID: I20230207000475

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Arthur Melvin James such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1073523205NPI-NPPES
003191535AMedicaidGA
009923045MedicaidAL
051552800MedicaidAL

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
208G00000XThoracic Surgery (cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) FL145065 (Florida)Secondary
208G00000XThoracic Surgery (cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) 14158 (Alabama)Secondary
208G00000XThoracic Surgery (cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) 054106 (Georgia)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Upperline Healthcare Pc4385900653119

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 Arthur Melvin James allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameUpperline Healthcare Pc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1538686498
PECOS PAC ID: 4385900653
Enrollment ID: O20201109001904

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 Arthur Melvin James 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 Arthur Melvin James, MD
241 Streamside Ct,
Lilburn, GA 30047-7051

Ph: (205) 821-2555
Dr Arthur Melvin James, MD
2835 W De Leon St Ste 101,
Tampa, FL 33609-4130

Ph: (407) 219-5402

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