James E Thompson, MD - Medicare Hematology in Buffalo, NY

James E Thompson, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Hematology & Oncology" physician in Buffalo, New York. He went to Columbia University College Of Physicians And Surgeons and graduated in 1997 and has 27 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Hematology. He is a member of the group practice Roswell Park Cancer Institute and his current practice location is Elm And Carlton St, Buffalo, New York. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (716) 845-2300.

James E Thompson is licensed to practice in New York (license number 251088) 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 1568405868.

Contact Information

James E Thompson, MD
Elm And Carlton St,
Buffalo, NY 14263-0001
(716) 845-2300
(716) 845-7617

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Physician's Profile

Full NameJames E Thompson
GenderMale
SpecialityHematology
Experience27 Years
LocationElm And Carlton St, Buffalo, New York
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 E Thompson attended and graduated from Columbia University College Of Physicians And Surgeons in 1997
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1568405868
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/14/2006
  • Last Update Date: 02/11/2021
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 5890859243
  • Enrollment ID: I20090203000142

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for James E Thompson such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1568405868NPI-NPPES
03048244MedicaidNY

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207RH0003XInternal Medicine - Hematology & Oncology 251088 (New York)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Roswell Park Cancer Institute3577475110432

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 E Thompson allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameRoswell Park Cancer Institute
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1720036593
PECOS PAC ID: 3577475110
Enrollment ID: O20031103000466

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 E Thompson 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 E Thompson, MD
Elm And Carlton St,
Buffalo, NY 14263-0001

Ph: (716) 845-2300
James E Thompson, MD
Elm And Carlton St,
Buffalo, NY 14263-0001

Ph: (716) 845-2300

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