Christopher Ryan James, MD - Medicare Orthopedic Surgery in Palm Harbor, FL

Christopher Ryan James, MD is a medicare enrolled "Orthopaedic Surgery - Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedic Surgery" physician in Palm Harbor, Florida. He graduated from medical school in 2012 and has 12 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Orthopedic Surgery. He is a member of the group practice Cora Health Services, Inc., Orthopedic Specialists and his current practice location is 37026 Us Highway 19 N, Palm Harbor, Florida. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (727) 201-1007.

Christopher Ryan James is licensed to practice in Illinois (license number 036150329) 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 1790190700.

Contact Information

Christopher Ryan James, MD
37026 Us Highway 19 N,
Palm Harbor, FL 34684-1109
(727) 201-1007
(727) 937-7199

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Physician's Profile

Full NameChristopher Ryan James
GenderMale
SpecialityOrthopedic Surgery
Experience12 Years
Location37026 Us Highway 19 N, Palm Harbor, Florida
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:
  • Christopher Ryan James graduated from medical school in 2012
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1790190700
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/27/2014
  • Last Update Date: 08/18/2020
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 0244456085
  • Enrollment ID: I20200901000758

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Christopher Ryan James such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1790190700NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207X00000XOrthopaedic Surgery 036150329 (Illinois)Secondary
207XS0114XOrthopaedic Surgery - Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedic Surgery 036150329 (Illinois)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Encompass Health Home HealthClearwater, FLHome health agency
Mease Dunedin HospitalDunedin, FLHospital
Adventhealth North PinellasTarpon springs, FLHospital
Morton Plant Mease Healthcare CountrysideSafety harbor, FLHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Cora Health Services, Inc.1759290992544
Orthopedic Specialists246644699210

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. Christopher Ryan James allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameOrthopedic Specialists
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1588702450
PECOS PAC ID: 2466446992
Enrollment ID: O20040408001088

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. Christopher Ryan James 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
Christopher Ryan James, MD
37026 Us Highway 19 N,
Palm Harbor, FL 34684-1109

Ph: (727) 938-1935
Christopher Ryan James, MD
37026 Us Highway 19 N,
Palm Harbor, FL 34684-1109

Ph: (727) 201-1007

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