James Richard Garrison Jr, MD - Medicare Thoracic Surgery in San Antonio, TX

James Richard Garrison Jr, MD is a medicare enrolled "Thoracic Surgery (cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)" physician in San Antonio, Texas. He went to Texas Tech University Health Science Center School Of Medicine and graduated in 1990 and has 34 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Thoracic Surgery. He is a member of the group practice Cardiology Clinic Of San Antonio Pllc and his current practice location is 4330 Medical Dr, Suite 325, San Antonio, Texas. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (210) 615-7700.

James Richard Garrison Jr is licensed to practice in Texas (license number H9942) 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 1003843830.

Contact Information

James Richard Garrison Jr, MD
4330 Medical Dr, Suite 325,
San Antonio, TX 78229-3342
(210) 615-7700
(210) 615-1782

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Physician's Profile

Full NameJames Richard Garrison Jr
GenderMale
SpecialityThoracic Surgery
Experience34 Years
Location4330 Medical Dr, San Antonio, 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 Richard Garrison Jr attended and graduated from Texas Tech University Health Science Center School Of Medicine in 1990
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1003843830
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/27/2006
  • Last Update Date: 11/16/2020
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 5294850053
  • Enrollment ID: I20100916000629

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for James Richard Garrison Jr such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1003843830NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
208G00000XThoracic Surgery (cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) H9942 (Texas)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Methodist HospitalSan antonio, TXHospital
Methodist Hospital Stone OakSan antonio, TXHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Cardiology Clinic Of San Antonio Pllc115351742091

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 Richard Garrison Jr allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameSouth Texas Cardiothoracic & Vascular Surgical Associates
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1720020241
PECOS PAC ID: 4587575618
Enrollment ID: O20040614000825
Entity NameCardiology Clinic Of San Antonio Pllc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1487965000
PECOS PAC ID: 1153517420
Enrollment ID: O20101129000599

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 Richard Garrison Jr 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 Richard Garrison Jr, MD
4330 Medical Dr, Suite 325,
San Antonio, TX 78229-3342

Ph: (210) 615-7700
James Richard Garrison Jr, MD
4330 Medical Dr, Suite 325,
San Antonio, TX 78229-3342

Ph: (210) 615-7700

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