Dr George W James, MD - Medicare Gastroenterology in Hermitage, TN

Dr George W James, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology" physician in Hermitage, Tennessee. He went to Wake Forest University School Of Medicine and graduated in 1987 and has 38 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Gastroenterology. He is a member of the group practice Gastroenterology Center Of The Midsouth Pllc and his current practice location is 5653 Frist Blvd Ste 530, Hermitage, Tennessee. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (615) 885-1093.

Dr George W James is licensed to practice in Tennessee (license number 24546) 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 1043217854.

Contact Information

Dr George W James, MD
5653 Frist Blvd Ste 530,
Hermitage, TN 37076-2067
(615) 885-1093
(615) 885-1110

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr George W James
GenderMale
SpecialityGastroenterology
Experience38 Years
Location5653 Frist Blvd Ste 530, Hermitage, Tennessee
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 George W James attended and graduated from Wake Forest University School Of Medicine in 1987
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1043217854
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/07/2005
  • Last Update Date: 02/28/2025
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 2365427515
  • Enrollment ID: I20040622000455

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr George W James such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1043217854NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207RG0100XInternal Medicine - Gastroenterology 24546 (Tennessee)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Tristar Summit Medical CenterHermitage, TNHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Gastroenterology Center Of The Midsouth Pllc4880619824155

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 George W James allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameGastroenterology Center Of The Midsouth Pllc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1417932492
PECOS PAC ID: 4880619824
Enrollment ID: O20060201000753

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 George W 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 George W James, MD
One Gi Credentialing Department, Po Box 381468,
Germantown, TN 38183

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Dr George W James, MD
5653 Frist Blvd Ste 530,
Hermitage, TN 37076-2067

Ph: (615) 885-1093

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