Dr James Carter Balart, MD - Medicare Gastroenterology in Baton Rouge, LA

Dr James Carter Balart, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology" physician in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. He went to Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans and graduated in 2001 and has 23 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Gastroenterology. He is a member of the group practice Baton Rouge Clinic, A Medical Corporation and his current practice location is 7373 Perkins Rd, Baton Rouge, Louisiana. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (225) 769-4044.

Dr James Carter Balart is licensed to practice in Louisiana (license number 201472) 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 1376648709.

Contact Information

Dr James Carter Balart, MD
7373 Perkins Rd,
Baton Rouge, LA 70808-4326
(225) 769-4044
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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr James Carter Balart
GenderMale
SpecialityGastroenterology
Experience23 Years
Location7373 Perkins Rd, Baton Rouge, Louisiana
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 Carter Balart attended and graduated from Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans in 2001
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1376648709
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 09/13/2006
  • Last Update Date: 01/19/2021
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 7012017205
  • Enrollment ID: I20070718000038

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr James Carter Balart such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1376648709NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207RG0100XInternal Medicine - Gastroenterology 201472 (Louisiana)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Our Lady Of The Lake Regional Medical CenterBaton rouge, LAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Baton Rouge Clinic, A Medical Corporation1254317001205

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 Carter Balart allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameBaton Rouge Clinic, A Medical Corporation
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1871546911
PECOS PAC ID: 1254317001
Enrollment ID: O20040624000911

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 Carter Balart 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 Carter Balart, MD
7373 Perkins Rd,
Baton Rouge, LA 70808-4326

Ph: (225) 769-4044
Dr James Carter Balart, MD
7373 Perkins Rd,
Baton Rouge, LA 70808-4326

Ph: (225) 769-4044

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Medicare Assignment: Assignment means that your doctor, provider, or supplier agrees (or is required by law) to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services. Most doctors, providers, and suppliers accept assignment, but you should always check to make sure. Participating providers have signed an agreement to accept assignment for all Medicare-covered services.

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