Dr James D Lavis, DO - Medicare General Surgery in Ocean City, NJ

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Dr James D Lavis, DO is a medicare enrolled "Obstetrics & Gynecology - Obstetrics" physician in Ocean City, New Jersey. He went to Philadelphia College Of Osteopathic Medicine and graduated in 1974 and has 50 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as General Surgery. His current practice location is 2 E 14th St, Ocean City, New Jersey. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (609) 602-7969.

Dr James D Lavis is licensed to practice in New Jersey (license number 25MB03241600) 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 1992783609.

Contact Information

Dr James D Lavis, DO
2 E 14th St,
Ocean City, NJ 08226-3102
(609) 602-7969
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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr James D Lavis
GenderMale
SpecialityGeneral Surgery
Experience50 Years
Location2 E 14th St, Ocean City, 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 D Lavis attended and graduated from Philadelphia College Of Osteopathic Medicine in 1974
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1992783609
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 01/03/2006
  • Last Update Date: 06/24/2010
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 5597753806
  • Enrollment ID: I20050421000927

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr James D Lavis such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1992783609NPI-NPPES
1953800MedicaidNJ

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207VX0000XObstetrics & Gynecology - Obstetrics 25MB03241600 (New Jersey)Primary
207QA0505XFamily Medicine - Adult Medicine 25MB03241600 (New Jersey)Secondary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
New Jersey Cuidado Casero HospiceVineland, NJHospice
Holy Redeemer Hospice-nj, ShoreEgg harbor twp, NJHospice
Journey Hospice, LlcEgg harbor township, NJHospice

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 D Lavis allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameBayside House Call Group Llc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1942594759
PECOS PAC ID: 1153599840
Enrollment ID: O20110725000383

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 D Lavis 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 D Lavis, DO
2 E 14th St,
Ocean City, NJ 08226-3102

Ph: (609) 602-7969		Dr James D Lavis, DO
2 E 14th St,
Ocean City, NJ 08226-3102

Ph: (609) 602-7969

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