James Gregory Sowards, MD - Medicare Emergency Medicine in Winston Salem, NC

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James Gregory Sowards, MD is a medicare enrolled "Emergency Medicine" physician in Winston Salem, North Carolina. He went to Loma Linda University School Of Medicine and graduated in 1989 and has 37 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Emergency Medicine. He is a member of the group practice Wake Forest University Health Sciences and his current practice location is Dept Of Emergency Medicine, Winston Salem, North Carolina. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (336) 716-2188.

James Gregory Sowards is licensed to practice in North Carolina (license number 2017-02455) 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 1821050832.

Contact Information

James Gregory Sowards, MD
Dept Of Emergency Medicine,
Winston Salem, NC 27157
(336) 716-2188
Not Available

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Physician's Profile

Full NameJames Gregory Sowards
GenderMale
SpecialityEmergency Medicine
Experience37 Years
LocationDept Of Emergency Medicine, Winston Salem, North Carolina
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 Gregory Sowards attended and graduated from Loma Linda University School Of Medicine in 1989
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1821050832
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 04/05/2006
  • Last Update Date: 01/14/2019
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 4587656434
  • Enrollment ID: I20180404000799

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for James Gregory Sowards such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1821050832NPI-NPPES
036109439MedicaidIL
0361094391MedicaidIL
36109439OtherILBCBS
P00175083OtherILRAILROAD MEDICARE
P00936463OtherILRRMCARE THRU CESIISC (GES)

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207P00000XEmergency Medicine 2017-02455 (North Carolina)Primary
207P00000XEmergency Medicine 036109439 (Illinois)Secondary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
North Carolina Baptist HospitalWinston-salem, NCHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Wake Forest University Health Sciences44865649522633

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 Gregory Sowards allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameWake Forest University Health Sciences
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1003803032
PECOS PAC ID: 4486564952
Enrollment ID: O20031105000436
Entity NameAfc Urgent Care and Family Care of Wnc PLLC
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1679066658
PECOS PAC ID: 2567713332
Enrollment ID: O20180919000143
Entity NameWake Forest Emergency Providers
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1396216735
PECOS PAC ID: 7012819816
Enrollment ID: O20190312003619

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 Gregory Sowards 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 Gregory Sowards, MD
1 Medical Center Boulevard Meads Hall 2nd Floor,
Winston Salem, NC 27157-1212

Ph: Not Available		James Gregory Sowards, MD
Dept Of Emergency Medicine,
Winston Salem, NC 27157

Ph: (336) 716-2188

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