Dr James B Rickert I, MD - Medicare Orthopedic Surgery in Bedford, IN

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Dr James B Rickert I, MD is a medicare enrolled "Orthopaedic Surgery" physician in Bedford, Indiana. He went to Georgetown University School Of Medicine and graduated in 1988 and has 36 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Orthopedic Surgery. He is a member of the group practice Indiana University Health Southern Indiana Physicians Llc and his current practice location is 2900 16th St, Bedford, Indiana. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (812) 279-6506.

Dr James B Rickert I is licensed to practice in Indiana (license number 01041499A) 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 1659375624.

Contact Information

Dr James B Rickert I, MD
2900 16th St,
Bedford, IN 47421-3510
(812) 279-6506
(812) 275-1268

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr James B Rickert I
GenderMale
SpecialityOrthopedic Surgery
Experience36 Years
Location2900 16th St, Bedford, Indiana
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 B Rickert I attended and graduated from Georgetown University School Of Medicine in 1988
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1659375624
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/08/2005
  • Last Update Date: 12/21/2020
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 0840329397
  • Enrollment ID: I20100521000692

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr James B Rickert I such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1659375624NPI-NPPES
100366950MedicaidIN

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207X00000XOrthopaedic Surgery 01041499A (Indiana)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Indiana University Health Paoli HospitalPaoli, INHospital
Indiana University Health Bedford HospitalBedford, INHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Indiana University Health Southern Indiana Physicians Llc6204748197449

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 B Rickert I allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameIndiana University Health Southern Indiana Physicians Llc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1013953983
PECOS PAC ID: 6204748197
Enrollment ID: O20040423000556

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 B Rickert I 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 B Rickert I, MD
583 S Clarizz Blvd,
Bloomington, IN 47401-5515

Ph: () -		Dr James B Rickert I, MD
2900 16th St,
Bedford, IN 47421-3510

Ph: (812) 279-6506

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Orthopaedic Surgery Doctors in Bedford, IN


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