Dr James L Krantz, MD - Medicare Family Practice in Thurmont, MD

Dr James L Krantz, MD is a medicare enrolled "Family Medicine" physician in Thurmont, Maryland. He went to Virginia Commonwealth University, School Of Medicine and graduated in 1985 and has 39 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Family Practice. He is a member of the group practice Amber Hill Physical Therapy Inc, Amreen S Aziz Md Pa and his current practice location is 100 S Center St, Thurmont, Maryland. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (301) 271-7486.

Dr James L Krantz is licensed to practice in Maryland (license number D0035152) 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 1801992029.

Contact Information

Dr James L Krantz, MD
100 S Center St,
Thurmont, MD 21788-1910
(301) 271-7486
(301) 271-7486

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr James L Krantz
GenderMale
SpecialityFamily Practice
Experience39 Years
Location100 S Center St, Thurmont, Maryland
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 L Krantz attended and graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University, School Of Medicine in 1985
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1801992029
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 09/15/2006
  • Last Update Date: 11/26/2007
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 3779641550
  • Enrollment ID: I20100923000616

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr James L Krantz such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1801992029NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207Q00000XFamily Medicine D0035152 (Maryland)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Home Call - FrederickFrederick, MDHome health agency
Amedisys Home HealthWestminster, MDHome health agency
Frederick Health Hospital, IncFrederick, MDHome health agency
Hospice Of Frederick CountyFrederick, MDHospice
Frederick Health HospitalFrederick, MDHospital
Gettysburg HospitalGettysburg, PAHospital
Waynesboro HospitalWaynesboro, PAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Amber Hill Physical Therapy Inc852796391767
Amreen S Aziz Md Pa92345183254

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 L Krantz allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NamePickert, Harper And Krantz, Pa
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1881609725
PECOS PAC ID: 7618035494
Enrollment ID: O20081023000062
Entity NameAmreen S Aziz Md Pa
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1902549595
PECOS PAC ID: 9234518325
Enrollment ID: O20220621000729

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 L Krantz 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 L Krantz, MD
100 South Center St,
Thurmont, MD 21788-1910

Ph: (301) 271-4333
Dr James L Krantz, MD
100 S Center St,
Thurmont, MD 21788-1910

Ph: (301) 271-7486

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Family Medicine Doctors in Thurmont, MD

Dr. Steven A Pickert, M.D.
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Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 100 S Center St, Thurmont, MD 21788
Phone: 301-271-4333    Fax: 301-271-7486
Dr. Brad J Cooper, MD
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Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 52 Water St, Thurmont, MD 21788
Phone: 301-271-3535    Fax: 301-271-2650
Dr. William F Harper, M.D.
Family Medicine
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 100 S Center St, Thurmont, MD 21788
Phone: 301-271-4333    Fax: 301-271-7486

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