Dr James Edward Towner, MD - Medicare Neurosurgery in Rochester, NY

Dr James Edward Towner, MD is a medicare enrolled "Neurological Surgery" physician in Rochester, New York. He graduated from medical school in 2014 and has 10 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Neurosurgery. He is a member of the group practice Cook County and his current practice location is 601 Elmwood Ave, Box 670, Rochester, New York. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (585) 276-5655.

Dr James Edward Towner is licensed to practice in Illinois (license number 036.155271) 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 1548687775.

Contact Information

Dr James Edward Towner, MD
601 Elmwood Ave, Box 670,
Rochester, NY 14642-0001
(585) 276-5655
(585) 756-5183

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr James Edward Towner
GenderMale
SpecialityNeurosurgery
Experience10 Years
Location601 Elmwood Ave, Rochester, New York
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 Edward Towner graduated from medical school in 2014
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1548687775
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 03/26/2014
  • Last Update Date: 04/14/2021
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 1254684996
  • Enrollment ID: I20210427000590

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr James Edward Towner such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1548687775NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207T00000XNeurological Surgery 036.155271 (Illinois)Primary
390200000XStudent In An Organized Health Care Education/training Program (* (Not Available))Secondary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
John H Stroger Jr HospitalChicago, ILHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Cook County2860398088619

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 Edward Towner allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameCook County
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1588612832
PECOS PAC ID: 2860398088
Enrollment ID: O20031209000747

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 Edward Towner 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 Edward Towner, MD
601 Elmwood Ave, Box 670,
Rochester, NY 14642-0001

Ph: (585) 276-5655
Dr James Edward Towner, MD
601 Elmwood Ave, Box 670,
Rochester, NY 14642-0001

Ph: (585) 276-5655

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