Dr James P Zwach, MD - Medicare Family Practice in Alexandria, MN

Dr James P Zwach, MD is a medicare enrolled "Family Medicine" physician in Alexandria, Minnesota. He went to University Of Minnesota Medical School and graduated in 1999 and has 25 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Family Practice. He is a member of the group practice Douglas County Hospital and his current practice location is 610 30th Ave W, Alexandria, Minnesota. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (320) 763-5123.

Dr James P Zwach is licensed to practice in Minnesota (license number 42794) 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 1649246422.

Contact Information

Dr James P Zwach, MD
610 30th Ave W,
Alexandria, MN 56308-3426
(320) 763-5123
(320) 763-7883

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr James P Zwach
GenderMale
SpecialityFamily Practice
Experience25 Years
Location610 30th Ave W, Alexandria, Minnesota
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 P Zwach attended and graduated from University Of Minnesota Medical School in 1999
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1649246422
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 02/23/2006
  • Last Update Date: 05/20/2022
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 1052454030
  • Enrollment ID: I20100130000357

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr James P Zwach such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1649246422NPI-NPPES
1649246422OtherMNNPI
1649246422MedicaidMN

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207Q00000XFamily Medicine 42794 (Minnesota)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Knute Nelson Home CareAlexandria, MNHome health agency
Alomere HealthAlexandria, MNHospital
Prairie Ridge Hospital And Health ServicesElbow lake, MNHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Douglas County Hospital0648171413101

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 P Zwach allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameDouglas County Hospital
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1164424305
PECOS PAC ID: 0648171413
Enrollment ID: O20040115000387

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 P Zwach 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 P Zwach, MD
610 30th Ave W,
Alexandria, MN 56308-3426

Ph: (320) 763-5123
Dr James P Zwach, MD
610 30th Ave W,
Alexandria, MN 56308-3426

Ph: (320) 763-5123

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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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