Dr James B Hunter, MD - Medicare Cardiac Surgery in Hackensack, NJ

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Dr James B Hunter, MD is a medicare enrolled "Thoracic Surgery (cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)" physician in Hackensack, New Jersey. He went to Howard University College Of Medicine and graduated in 1986 and has 39 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Cardiac Surgery. He is a member of the group practice Hackensack Meridian Health Medical Group - Specialty Care Pc and his current practice location is 30 Prospect Ave, Dept Of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Hackensack, New Jersey. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (201) 996-2791.

Dr James B Hunter is licensed to practice in New Jersey (license number 25MA05190000) 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 1194766360.

Contact Information

Dr James B Hunter, MD
30 Prospect Ave, Dept Of Cardiothoracic Surgery,
Hackensack, NJ 07601-1914
(201) 996-2791
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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr James B Hunter
GenderMale
SpecialityCardiac Surgery
Experience39 Years
Location30 Prospect Ave, Hackensack, New Jersey
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 B Hunter attended and graduated from Howard University College Of Medicine in 1986
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1194766360
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/09/2006
  • Last Update Date: 07/08/2007
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 1153365242
  • Enrollment ID: I20050620000659

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr James B Hunter such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1194766360NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
208G00000XThoracic Surgery (cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) 25MA05190000 (New Jersey)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Hackensack University Medical CenterHackensack, NJHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Hackensack Meridian Health Medical Group - Specialty Care Pc91330325191587

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 B Hunter allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameHackensack Meridian Health Medical Group - Specialty Care Pc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1215989249
PECOS PAC ID: 9133032519
Enrollment ID: O20031111000524

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 B Hunter 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 B Hunter, MD
572 Foothill Rd,
Bridgewater, NJ 08807-2120

Ph: () -		Dr James B Hunter, MD
30 Prospect Ave, Dept Of Cardiothoracic Surgery,
Hackensack, NJ 07601-1914

Ph: (201) 996-2791

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