James Kevin Cooper, MD - Medicare Neurosurgery in Temple, TX

James Kevin Cooper, MD is a medicare enrolled "Neurological Surgery" physician in Temple, Texas. He went to University Of Texas Medical Branch At Galveston and graduated in 2008 and has 16 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Neurosurgery. He is a member of the group practice Ir Rehab, P.c., Scott And White Clinic and his current practice location is 2401 S 31st St, Temple, Texas. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (254) 724-2111.

James Kevin Cooper is licensed to practice in Texas (license number Q3501) 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 1346400405.

Contact Information

James Kevin Cooper, MD
2401 S 31st St,
Temple, TX 76508-3252
(254) 724-2111
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Physician's Profile

Full NameJames Kevin Cooper
GenderMale
SpecialityNeurosurgery
Experience16 Years
Location2401 S 31st St, Temple, Texas
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 Kevin Cooper attended and graduated from University Of Texas Medical Branch At Galveston in 2008
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1346400405
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/12/2008
  • Last Update Date: 01/13/2021
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 2769797976
  • Enrollment ID: I20150818003791

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for James Kevin Cooper such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1346400405NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207T00000XNeurological Surgery Q3501 (Texas)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Baylor Scott & White Pavilion - TempleTemple, TXHospital
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center HillcrestWaco, TXHospital
Seton Medical Center Harker HeightsHarker heights, TXHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Ir Rehab, P.c.1153453691121
Scott And White Clinic81239236042131

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 Kevin Cooper allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameScott & White Clinic
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1093779704
PECOS PAC ID: 8123923604
Enrollment ID: O20031223000640

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 Kevin Cooper 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 Kevin Cooper, MD
Po Box 844658,
Dallas, TX 75284-4658

Ph: (254) 724-8800
James Kevin Cooper, MD
2401 S 31st St,
Temple, TX 76508-3252

Ph: (254) 724-2111

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