Dr James M Douglas Jr, MD - Medicare Cardiac Surgery in Bellingham, WA

Dr James M Douglas Jr, MD is a medicare enrolled "Thoracic Surgery (cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)" physician in Bellingham, Washington. He went to Duke University School Of Medicine and graduated in 1978 and has 46 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Cardiac Surgery. He is a member of the group practice Peacehealth and his current practice location is 2979 Squalicum Pkwy, Bellingham, Washington. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (360) 788-6800.

Dr James M Douglas Jr is licensed to practice in Washington (license number MD00032041) 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 1588626071.

Contact Information

Dr James M Douglas Jr, MD
2979 Squalicum Pkwy,
Bellingham, WA 98225-1811
(360) 788-6800
(360) 788-6801

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr James M Douglas Jr
GenderMale
SpecialityCardiac Surgery
Experience46 Years
Location2979 Squalicum Pkwy, Bellingham, Washington
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 M Douglas Jr attended and graduated from Duke University School Of Medicine in 1978
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1588626071
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 04/03/2006
  • Last Update Date: 09/22/2010
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 8527002781
  • Enrollment ID: I20060321000155

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr James M Douglas Jr such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1588626071NPI-NPPES
7545055OtherWAAETNA
35311OtherWAREGENCE
1588626071MedicaidWA
139002OtherWAL&I AND CRIME VICTIMS

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
208G00000XThoracic Surgery (cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) MD00032041 (Washington)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
St Joseph HospitalBellingham, WAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Peacehealth9537073960259

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 M Douglas Jr allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NamePeacehealth
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1356309553
PECOS PAC ID: 9537073960
Enrollment ID: O20031118001062

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 M Douglas 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 M Douglas Jr, MD
2979 Squalicum Pkwy,
Bellingham, WA 98225-1811

Ph: (360) 788-6800
Dr James M Douglas Jr, MD
2979 Squalicum Pkwy,
Bellingham, WA 98225-1811

Ph: (360) 788-6800

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