Dr Jeremy R James, MD - Medicare Orthopedic Surgery in Covington, LA

Dr Jeremy R James, MD is a medicare enrolled "Orthopaedic Surgery - Orthopaedic Surgery Of The Spine" physician in Covington, Louisiana. He graduated from medical school in 2008 and has 16 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Orthopedic Surgery. He is a member of the group practice Diagnostic And Interventional Spinal Care Of Louisiana and his current practice location is 76 Starbrush Cir, Covington, Louisiana. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (985) 400-5778.

Dr Jeremy R James is licensed to practice in Louisiana (license number 203757) 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 1083881247.

Contact Information

Dr Jeremy R James, MD
76 Starbrush Cir,
Covington, LA 70433-7208
(985) 400-5778
(985) 888-1042

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Jeremy R James
GenderMale
SpecialityOrthopedic Surgery
Experience16 Years
Location76 Starbrush Cir, Covington, 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 Jeremy R James graduated from medical school in 2008
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1083881247
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 05/15/2008
  • Last Update Date: 02/19/2015
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 2769624717
  • Enrollment ID: I20140625002008

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Jeremy R James such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1083881247NPI-NPPES
05868MedicaidLA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207XS0117XOrthopaedic Surgery - Orthopaedic Surgery Of The Spine 203757 (Louisiana)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Stat Home Health TritonHammond, LAHome health agency
AvalaCovington, LAHospital
North Oaks Medical Center, L L CHammond, LAHospital
St Tammany Parish HospitalCovington, LAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Diagnostic And Interventional Spinal Care Of Louisiana02444602939

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 Jeremy R James allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameDiagnostic And Interventional Spinal Care Of Louisiana
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1659616696
PECOS PAC ID: 0244460293
Enrollment ID: O20140313000854

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 Jeremy R James 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 Jeremy R James, MD
76 Starbrush Cir,
Covington, LA 70433-7208

Ph: (985) 400-5778
Dr Jeremy R James, MD
76 Starbrush Cir,
Covington, LA 70433-7208

Ph: (985) 400-5778

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