James L Merrell, MD - Medicare Anesthesiology in Memphis, TN

James L Merrell, MD is a medicare enrolled "Anesthesiology" physician in Memphis, Tennessee. He went to Vanderbilt University School Of Medicine and graduated in 1997 and has 27 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Anesthesiology. He is a member of the group practice Paragon Anesthesia Pc and his current practice location is 877 Jefferson Ave, Memphis, Tennessee. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (901) 448-5893.

James L Merrell is licensed to practice in Tennessee (license number MD25632) 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 1134115033.

Contact Information

James L Merrell, MD
877 Jefferson Ave,
Memphis, TN 38103-2807
(901) 448-5893
(901) 448-5540

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Physician's Profile

Full NameJames L Merrell
GenderMale
SpecialityAnesthesiology
Experience27 Years
Location877 Jefferson Ave, Memphis, Tennessee
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 L Merrell attended and graduated from Vanderbilt University School Of Medicine in 1997
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1134115033
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 09/26/2005
  • Last Update Date: 08/22/2023
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 5092790501
  • Enrollment ID: I20040621000135

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for James L Merrell such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1134115033NPI-NPPES
3088072MedicaidTN

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207L00000XAnesthesiology MD25632 (Tennessee)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Johnson City Medical CenterJohnson city, TNHospital
Sycamore Shoals HospitalElizabethton, TNHospital
Franklin Woods Community HospitalJohnson city, TNHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Paragon Anesthesia Pc8921044744121

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 L Merrell allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameAnesthesia And Pain Consultants Pc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1750399127
PECOS PAC ID: 1355239385
Enrollment ID: O20040310000239
Entity NameParagon Anesthesia Pc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1538174974
PECOS PAC ID: 8921044744
Enrollment ID: O20090402000626
Entity NameUt Regional One Physicians Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1093130585
PECOS PAC ID: 5698993418
Enrollment ID: O20140820000662
Entity NameVigilance Anesthesia Solutions, P.c.
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1235549825
PECOS PAC ID: 2769600774
Enrollment ID: O20140903001893

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 L Merrell 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 L Merrell, MD
1009 Novus Dr Ste 2,
Johnson City, TN 37604-8237

Ph: (423) 283-0776
James L Merrell, MD
877 Jefferson Ave,
Memphis, TN 38103-2807

Ph: (901) 448-5893

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