Dr James W Morris, MD - Medicare Family Practice in Augusta, KY

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Dr James W Morris, MD is a medicare enrolled "Family Medicine" physician in Augusta, Kentucky. He went to University Of Louisville School Of Medicine and graduated in 1968 and has 57 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Family Practice. He is a member of the group practice Lewis County Primary Care Center, Inc and his current practice location is 1551 Augusta Chatham Rd, Augusta, Kentucky. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (606) 756-2117.

Dr James W Morris is licensed to practice in Kentucky (license number 15155) 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 1255324471.

Contact Information

Dr James W Morris, MD
1551 Augusta Chatham Rd,
Augusta, KY 41002-9224
(606) 756-2117
(606) 756-2135

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr James W Morris
GenderMale
SpecialityFamily Practice
Experience57 Years
Location1551 Augusta Chatham Rd, Augusta, Kentucky
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 W Morris attended and graduated from University Of Louisville School Of Medicine in 1968
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1255324471
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 08/23/2005
  • Last Update Date: 03/05/2013
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 2365489663
  • Enrollment ID: I20120206000898

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr James W Morris such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1255324471NPI-NPPES
112599901MedicaidTX
7100192220MedicaidKY

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207Q00000XFamily Medicine F2812 (Texas)Secondary
207Q00000XFamily Medicine 15155 (Kentucky)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Lewis County Primary Care Center, Inc115331177482

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 W Morris allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameLewis County Primary Care Center, Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1457303802
PECOS PAC ID: 1153311774
Enrollment ID: O20040515000278

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 W Morris 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 W Morris, MD
Po Box 550,
Vanceburg, KY 41179-0550

Ph: (606) 796-3029		Dr James W Morris, MD
1551 Augusta Chatham Rd,
Augusta, KY 41002-9224

Ph: (606) 756-2117

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Family Medicine Doctors in Augusta, KY

Dr. Wade M Rankin, DO
Family Medicine
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1551 Augusta Chatham Rd, Augusta, KY 41002
Phone: 606-756-2117    Fax: 606-756-2135
Harold V Markesbery, MD
Family Medicine
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 1551 Augusta Chatham Rd, Augusta, KY 41002
Phone: 606-756-2117    Fax: 606-756-2135
Dr. Jesse Wayne Heard, M.D.
Family Medicine
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1551 Augusta Chatham Rd, Augusta, KY 41002
Phone: 606-756-2117    

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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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