Dr James L Sharpless Jr, MD - Medicare Anesthesiology in Baton Rouge, LA

Dr James L Sharpless Jr, MD is a medicare enrolled "Anesthesiology" physician in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. He went to University Of Alabama School Of Medicine and graduated in 1984 and has 40 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Anesthesiology. He is a member of the group practice Anesthesiology Group Associates Inc and his current practice location is 8212 Summa Ave, Baton Rouge, Louisiana. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (225) 769-4403.

Dr James L Sharpless Jr is licensed to practice in Louisiana (license number 018145) 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 1588651467.

Contact Information

Dr James L Sharpless Jr, MD
8212 Summa Ave,
Baton Rouge, LA 70809-3421
(225) 769-4403
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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr James L Sharpless Jr
GenderMale
SpecialityAnesthesiology
Experience40 Years
Location8212 Summa Ave, Baton Rouge, Louisiana
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 Sharpless Jr attended and graduated from University Of Alabama School Of Medicine in 1984
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1588651467
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 10/05/2005
  • Last Update Date: 08/23/2007
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 0345147906
  • Enrollment ID: I20031212000863

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr James L Sharpless Jr such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1588651467NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207L00000XAnesthesiology 018145 (Louisiana)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Our Lady Of The Lake Regional Medical CenterBaton rouge, LAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Anesthesiology Group Associates Inc0042110298151

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 Sharpless Jr allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameAnesthesiology Group Associates Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1255399598
PECOS PAC ID: 0042110298
Enrollment ID: O20040113000117

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 Sharpless Jr 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 Sharpless Jr, MD
17000 Medical Center Dr,
Baton Rouge, LA 70816-3246

Ph: (225) 755-4820
Dr James L Sharpless Jr, MD
8212 Summa Ave,
Baton Rouge, LA 70809-3421

Ph: (225) 769-4403

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