Dr James Howard Efros, MD - Medicare Anesthesiology in Florence, SC

Dr James Howard Efros, MD is a medicare enrolled "Anesthesiology" physician in Florence, South Carolina. He went to Meharry Medical College School Of Medicine and graduated in 1993 and has 31 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Anesthesiology. He is a member of the group practice Mcleod Physician Associates Ii and his current practice location is 555 E Cheves St, Florence, South Carolina. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (843) 661-6215.

Dr James Howard Efros is licensed to practice in South Carolina (license number 19728) 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 1477532117.

Contact Information

Dr James Howard Efros, MD
555 E Cheves St,
Florence, SC 29506
(843) 661-6215
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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr James Howard Efros
GenderMale
SpecialityAnesthesiology
Experience31 Years
Location555 E Cheves St, Florence, South 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:
  • Dr James Howard Efros attended and graduated from Meharry Medical College School Of Medicine in 1993
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1477532117
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 01/11/2006
  • Last Update Date: 12/16/2016
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 7517998313
  • Enrollment ID: I20050822000818

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr James Howard Efros such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1477532117NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207L00000XAnesthesiology 19728 (South Carolina)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Mcleod Regional Medical Center-pee DeeFlorence, SCHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Mcleod Physician Associates Ii8224031307515

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. Dr James Howard Efros allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameMcleod Physician Associates Ii
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1801990494
PECOS PAC ID: 8224031307
Enrollment ID: O20060926000568

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. Dr James Howard Efros 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
Dr James Howard Efros, MD
3100 Spring Forest Rd, Suite 130,
Raleigh, NC 27616-2880

Ph: (919) 882-0705
Dr James Howard Efros, MD
555 E Cheves St,
Florence, SC 29506

Ph: (843) 661-6215

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