James A Chamness, MD - Medicare Pediatric Medicine in Grand Rapids, MI

James A Chamness, MD is a medicare enrolled "Pediatrics" physician in Grand Rapids, Michigan. He went to Wayne State University School Of Medicine and graduated in 1987 and has 37 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Pediatric Medicine. He is a member of the group practice Lakeshore Allergy Pc and his current practice location is 330 Barclay Ave Ne, Ste 200, Grand Rapids, Michigan. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (616) 391-2125.

James A Chamness is licensed to practice in Michigan (license number 4301051303) 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 1255373270.

Contact Information

James A Chamness, MD
330 Barclay Ave Ne, Ste 200,
Grand Rapids, MI 49503-2556
(616) 391-2125
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Physician's Profile

Full NameJames A Chamness
GenderMale
SpecialityPediatric Medicine
Experience37 Years
Location330 Barclay Ave Ne, Grand Rapids, Michigan
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:
  • James A Chamness attended and graduated from Wayne State University School Of Medicine in 1987
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1255373270
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/12/2006
  • Last Update Date: 03/16/2011
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 2769512680
  • Enrollment ID: I20100618000636

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for James A Chamness such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1255373270NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
208000000XPediatrics 4301051303 (Michigan)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Lakeshore Allergy Pc91331362032

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. James A Chamness allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameLakeshore Allergy Pc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1639108863
PECOS PAC ID: 9133136203
Enrollment ID: O20120411000765

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. James A Chamness 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
James A Chamness, MD
4085 Burton St Se, S-200,
Grand Rapids, MI 49546-2444

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James A Chamness, MD
330 Barclay Ave Ne, Ste 200,
Grand Rapids, MI 49503-2556

Ph: (616) 391-2125

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