Dr James K Tatum, MD - Medicare Family Practice in Aliquippa, PA

Dr James K Tatum, MD is a medicare enrolled "Family Medicine" physician in Aliquippa, Pennsylvania. He went to Creighton University School Of Medicine and graduated in 1977 and has 47 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Family Practice. He is a member of the group practice Heritage Valley Multispecialty Group Inc and his current practice location is 2299 Brodhead Rd, Aliquippa, Pennsylvania. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (724) 378-8484.

Dr James K Tatum is licensed to practice in Pennsylvania (license number MD035492E) 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 1083647564.

Contact Information

Dr James K Tatum, MD
2299 Brodhead Rd,
Aliquippa, PA 15001-4674
(724) 378-8484
(724) 773-8966

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr James K Tatum
GenderMale
SpecialityFamily Practice
Experience47 Years
Location2299 Brodhead Rd, Aliquippa, Pennsylvania
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 K Tatum attended and graduated from Creighton University School Of Medicine in 1977
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1083647564
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/08/2006
  • Last Update Date: 08/01/2019
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 1052440716
  • Enrollment ID: I20100519000213

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr James K Tatum such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1083647564NPI-NPPES
0010359960001MedicaidPA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207Q00000XFamily Medicine MD035492E (Pennsylvania)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Concordia Visiting NursesCabot, PAHome health agency
Heritage Valley BeaverBeaver, PAHospital
Heritage Valley SewickleySewickley, PAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Heritage Valley Multispecialty Group Inc0042105678235

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 K Tatum allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameHeritage Valley Multispecialty Group Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1528015401
PECOS PAC ID: 0042105678
Enrollment ID: O20040220000870

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 K Tatum 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 K Tatum, MD
2299 Brodhead Rd,
Aliquippa, PA 15001-4674

Ph: (724) 378-8484
Dr James K Tatum, MD
2299 Brodhead Rd,
Aliquippa, PA 15001-4674

Ph: (724) 378-8484

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Medicare Assignment: Assignment means that your doctor, provider, or supplier agrees (or is required by law) to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services. Most doctors, providers, and suppliers accept assignment, but you should always check to make sure. Participating providers have signed an agreement to accept assignment for all Medicare-covered services.

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