James C Higham-kessler, MD - Medicare Gastroenterology in Thornton, CO

James C Higham-kessler, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology" physician in Thornton, Colorado. He went to Washington University School Of Medicine and graduated in 2011 and has 13 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Gastroenterology. He is a member of the group practice Rocky Mountain Gastroenterology Associates, Pllc and his current practice location is 10001 N. Washington Street, Upper Level, Thornton, Colorado. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (303) 252-4442.

James C Higham-kessler is licensed to practice in Colorado (license number 58776) 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 1003105636.

Contact Information

James C Higham-kessler, MD
10001 N. Washington Street, Upper Level,
Thornton, CO 80229
(303) 252-4442
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Physician's Profile

Full NameJames C Higham-kessler
GenderMale
SpecialityGastroenterology
Experience13 Years
Location10001 N. Washington Street, Thornton, Colorado
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 C Higham-kessler attended and graduated from Washington University School Of Medicine in 2011
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1003105636
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 04/05/2011
  • Last Update Date: 06/29/2017
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 6507182847
  • Enrollment ID: I20170731000737

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for James C Higham-kessler such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1003105636NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207RG0100XInternal Medicine - Gastroenterology 58776 (Colorado)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Centura Health-st Anthony North Health CampusWestminster, COHospital
Platte Valley Medical CenterBrighton, COHospital
North Suburban Medical CenterThornton, COHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Rocky Mountain Gastroenterology Associates, Pllc599179753248

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 C Higham-kessler allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameCatholic Health Initiatives Colorado
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1356783351
PECOS PAC ID: 8022927342
Enrollment ID: O20031215000462
Entity NameRocky Mountain Gastroenterology Associates, Pllc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1669414272
PECOS PAC ID: 5991797532
Enrollment ID: O20040401001433

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 C Higham-kessler 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 C Higham-kessler, MD
3333 S. Wadsworth Blvd., Ste. D-100,
Lakewood, CO 80227-5122

Ph: (303) 205-1090
James C Higham-kessler, MD
10001 N. Washington Street, Upper Level,
Thornton, CO 80229

Ph: (303) 252-4442

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