Dr James Edward Kent, DPM - Medicare Podiatrist in Tyler, TX

Dr James Edward Kent, DPM is a medicare enrolled "Podiatrist - Foot & Ankle Surgery" provider in Tyler, Texas. He graduated from medical school in 2007 and has 17 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Podiatry. His current practice location is 6603 Oak Hill Blvd., Tyler, Texas. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (903) 939-3668.

Dr James Edward Kent is licensed to practice in Texas (license number 1927) 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 1689902918.

Contact Information

Dr James Edward Kent, DPM
6603 Oak Hill Blvd.,
Tyler, TX 75703-3604
(903) 939-3668
(903) 939-0661

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr James Edward Kent
GenderMale
SpecialityPodiatry
Experience17 Years
Location6603 Oak Hill Blvd., Tyler, 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:
  • Dr James Edward Kent graduated from medical school in 2007
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1689902918
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 11/24/2009
  • Last Update Date: 09/23/2020
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 9133252000
  • Enrollment ID: I20100728001069

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr James Edward Kent such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1689902918NPI-NPPES
8CV514OtherTXBCBS

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
213ES0103XPodiatrist - Foot & Ankle Surgery 1927 (Texas)Primary

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 Edward Kent allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NameEast Texas Foot And Ankle Centers Pa
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1710276662
PECOS PAC ID: 9830367903
Enrollment ID: O20110714000806

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 Edward Kent 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 Edward Kent, DPM
6603 Oak Hill Blvd.,
Tyler, TX 75703-3604

Ph: (903) 939-3668
Dr James Edward Kent, DPM
6603 Oak Hill Blvd.,
Tyler, TX 75703-3604

Ph: (903) 939-3668

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