Dr James Peter Kromhout, MD - Medicare Gastroenterology in Buffalo, MN

Dr James Peter Kromhout, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology" physician in Buffalo, Minnesota. He went to University Of Minnesota Medical School and graduated in 1974 and has 50 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Gastroenterology. His current practice location is 1700 Highway 25 N, Buffalo, Minnesota. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (612) 414-1033.

Dr James Peter Kromhout is licensed to practice in Minnesota (license number 22031) 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 1720098932.

Contact Information

Dr James Peter Kromhout, MD
1700 Highway 25 N,
Buffalo, MN 55313-1930
(612) 414-1033
(763) 416-4565

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr James Peter Kromhout
GenderMale
SpecialityGastroenterology
Experience50 Years
Location1700 Highway 25 N, Buffalo, 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 Peter Kromhout attended and graduated from University Of Minnesota Medical School in 1974
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1720098932
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 08/09/2006
  • Last Update Date: 07/08/2007
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 1052383007
  • Enrollment ID: I20040810000760

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr James Peter Kromhout such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1720098932NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207RG0100XInternal Medicine - Gastroenterology 22031 (Minnesota)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Fairview Ridges HospitalBurnsville, MNHospital
Buffalo HospitalBuffalo, MNHospital

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 Peter Kromhout allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameMetropolitan Gastrointestinal Specialists
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1467640482
PECOS PAC ID: 5092898585
Enrollment ID: O20080206000518

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 Peter Kromhout 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 Peter Kromhout, MD
17322 91st Ave N,
Maple Grove, MN 55311-5403

Ph: (612) 414-1033
Dr James Peter Kromhout, MD
1700 Highway 25 N,
Buffalo, MN 55313-1930

Ph: (612) 414-1033

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