Dr James Andrew Friederich, MD - Medicare Orthopedic Surgery in Ames, IA

Dr James Andrew Friederich, MD is a medicare enrolled "Orthopaedic Surgery" physician in Ames, Iowa. He went to University Of Iowa, Rj & L Carver College Of Medicine and graduated in 1986 and has 38 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Orthopedic Surgery. He is a member of the group practice Mcfarland Clinic Pc and his current practice location is 1215 Duff Ave, Ames, Iowa. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (515) 239-4475.

Dr James Andrew Friederich is licensed to practice in Iowa (license number 30925) 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 1295723302.

Contact Information

Dr James Andrew Friederich, MD
1215 Duff Ave,
Ames, IA 50010-5400
(515) 239-4475
(515) 239-4722

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr James Andrew Friederich
GenderMale
SpecialityOrthopedic Surgery
Experience38 Years
Location1215 Duff Ave, Ames, Iowa
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 James Andrew Friederich attended and graduated from University Of Iowa, Rj & L Carver College Of Medicine in 1986
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1295723302
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 10/12/2005
  • Last Update Date: 11/11/2020
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 7810035524
  • Enrollment ID: I20091117000229

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr James Andrew Friederich such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1295723302NPI-NPPES
0135897MedicaidIA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207X00000XOrthopaedic Surgery 30925 (Iowa)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Mary Greeley Medical CenterAmes, IAHospital
St Anthony Regional Hospital & Nursing HomeCarroll, IAHospital
Unitypoint Health-marshalltownMarshalltown, IAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Mcfarland Clinic Pc1254244239320

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 James Andrew Friederich allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameMcfarland Clinic Pc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1639135643
PECOS PAC ID: 1254244239
Enrollment ID: O20031106000338

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 James Andrew Friederich 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 James Andrew Friederich, MD
1215 Duff Ave,
Ames, IA 50010-5400

Ph: (515) 239-4475
Dr James Andrew Friederich, MD
1215 Duff Ave,
Ames, IA 50010-5400

Ph: (515) 239-4475

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Orthopaedic Surgery Doctors in Ames, IA

Dr. David Kent Sneller, M.D.
Orthopedic Surgery
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1215 Duff Ave, Ames, IA 50010
Phone: 515-239-4475    Fax: 515-239-4722
Dr. Michael Stefl, MD
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Practice Location: 1215 Duff Ave, Ames, IA 50010
Phone: 515-239-4475    
Betsey Katherine Bean, D.O.
Orthopedic Surgery
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1215 Duff Ave, Ames, IA 50010
Phone: 515-239-4475    
Peter Goodrich Buck, M.D.
Orthopedic Surgery
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 1215 Duff Ave, Ames, IA 50010
Phone: 515-239-4475    Fax: 515-239-4722
Jonathon Ross Geisinger, M.D.
Orthopedic Surgery
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1215 Duff Ave, Ames, IA 50010
Phone: 515-239-4475    Fax: 515-239-4722
Christy Christophersen, M.D.
Orthopedic Surgery
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1215 Duff Ave, Ames, IA 50010
Phone: 515-239-4475    

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