James Michael Cochran, MD - Medicare Family Practice in Groveton, TX

James Michael Cochran, MD is a medicare enrolled "Family Medicine" physician in Groveton, Texas. He went to Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In Shreveport and graduated in 1987 and has 37 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Family Practice. He is a member of the group practice Merci Llc, D And F Med, Llc and his current practice location is 180 Magee Ln, Groveton, Texas. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (936) 642-0841.

James Michael Cochran is licensed to practice in Texas (license number H4891) 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 1154304467.

Contact Information

James Michael Cochran, MD
180 Magee Ln,
Groveton, TX 75845-4185
(936) 642-0841
(936) 093-0086

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Physician's Profile

Full NameJames Michael Cochran
GenderMale
SpecialityFamily Practice
Experience37 Years
Location180 Magee Ln, Groveton, 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 Michael Cochran attended and graduated from Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In Shreveport in 1987
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1154304467
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 11/22/2005
  • Last Update Date: 08/22/2022
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 8224946389
  • Enrollment ID: I20050308000895

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for James Michael Cochran such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1154304467NPI-NPPES
158535801MedicaidTX

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207Q00000XFamily Medicine H4891 (Texas)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Traditions Health CareMadisonville, TXHome health agency
Traditions HospiceCrockett, TXHospice
Chi St Lukes Health Memorial LufkinLufkin, TXHospital
Winfield Rehab & NursingCrockett, TXNursing home
Riverwood HealthcareMadisonville, TXNursing home
Whitehall Rehab & NursingCrockett, TXNursing home

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Merci Llc27697509672
D And F Med, Llc65077746684

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 Michael Cochran allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameEast Texas Medical Center Healthcare Associates
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1124062484
PECOS PAC ID: 3678486222
Enrollment ID: O20031114000152
Entity NameD & F Med, Llc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1114149671
PECOS PAC ID: 6507774668
Enrollment ID: O20041109000806
Entity NameMerci Llc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1528413820
PECOS PAC ID: 2769750967
Enrollment ID: O20171205002559
Entity NameCrockett Medical Center, Llc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1487155990
PECOS PAC ID: 3173884152
Enrollment ID: O20180316002045
Entity NameClaris Health Pllc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1356797070
PECOS PAC ID: 5496097396
Enrollment ID: O20190424002777
Entity NameJr Family Healthcare, Pllc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1750921441
PECOS PAC ID: 2466889027
Enrollment ID: O20200221000578
Entity NameGaps Collaborative Tx
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1992372981
PECOS PAC ID: 8426455619
Enrollment ID: O20210930003212

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 Michael Cochran 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 Michael Cochran, MD
Po Box 459,
Groveton, TX 75845-0459

Ph: (936) 642-0841
James Michael Cochran, MD
180 Magee Ln,
Groveton, TX 75845-4185

Ph: (936) 642-0841

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Family Medicine Doctors in Groveton, TX


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