Dr James C Wells, MD - Medicare Emergency Medicine in Carlsbad, NM

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Dr James C Wells, MD is a medicare enrolled "Emergency Medicine" physician in Carlsbad, New Mexico. He went to University Of Texas Medical Branch At Galveston and graduated in 1987 and has 38 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Emergency Medicine. He is a member of the group practice Otero County Hospital Association and his current practice location is 2430 W Pierce St, Carlsbad, New Mexico. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (915) 833-4546.

Dr James C Wells is licensed to practice in New Mexico (license number 90-325) 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 1639186059.

Contact Information

Dr James C Wells, MD
2430 W Pierce St,
Carlsbad, NM 88220-3553
(915) 833-4546
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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr James C Wells
GenderMale
SpecialityEmergency Medicine
Experience38 Years
Location2430 W Pierce St, Carlsbad, New Mexico
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 C Wells attended and graduated from University Of Texas Medical Branch At Galveston in 1987
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1639186059
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 08/01/2006
  • Last Update Date: 07/08/2007
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 3274446950
  • Enrollment ID: I20031110000052

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr James C Wells such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1639186059NPI-NPPES
00027433MedicaidNM

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207P00000XEmergency Medicine 90-325 (New Mexico)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Gerald Champion Regional Medical CenterAlamogordo, NMHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Otero County Hospital Association3173516606178

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 C Wells allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameOtero County Hospital Association
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1861450579
PECOS PAC ID: 3173516606
Enrollment ID: O20070212000377
Entity NameFour Corners Emergency Physicians Pllc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1144793464
PECOS PAC ID: 5092053769
Enrollment ID: O20220829003007

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 C Wells 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 C Wells, MD
200 Corporate Blvd, Suite 201,
Lafayette, LA 70508-3870

Ph: (800) 893-9698		Dr James C Wells, MD
2430 W Pierce St,
Carlsbad, NM 88220-3553

Ph: (915) 833-4546

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