James G Gaal, DO - Medicare Internal Medicine in Ripley, WV

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James G Gaal, DO is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine" physician in Ripley, West Virginia. He went to West Virginia School Of Osteopathic Medicine and graduated in 1987 and has 39 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Internal Medicine. He is a member of the group practice Community Health Association and his current practice location is 158 Pinnell St, Ripley, West Virginia. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (304) 372-4402.

James G Gaal is licensed to practice in West Virginia (license number 1161) 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 1023070703.

Contact Information

James G Gaal, DO
158 Pinnell St,
Ripley, WV 25271-9101
(304) 372-4402
(304) 372-9221

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Physician's Profile

Full NameJames G Gaal
GenderMale
SpecialityInternal Medicine
Experience39 Years
Location158 Pinnell St, Ripley, West Virginia
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 G Gaal attended and graduated from West Virginia School Of Osteopathic Medicine in 1987
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1023070703
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 04/06/2006
  • Last Update Date: 04/21/2022
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 9830009968
  • Enrollment ID: I20080114000537

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for James G Gaal such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1023070703NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207R00000XInternal Medicine 1161 (West Virginia)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Amedisys Home Health Of West VirginiaVienna, WVHome health agency
Jackson General HospitalRipley, WVHospital
Eldercare Health And RehabilitationRipley, WVNursing home

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Community Health Association175929131356

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 G Gaal allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameCommunity Health Association
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1649277476
PECOS PAC ID: 1759291313
Enrollment ID: O20031219000784

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 G Gaal 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 G Gaal, DO
158 Pinnell St,
Ripley, WV 25271-9101

Ph: (304) 372-4402		James G Gaal, DO
158 Pinnell St,
Ripley, WV 25271-9101

Ph: (304) 372-4402

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