Dr James Dickson, MD - Medicare Emergency Medicine in Punxsutawney, PA

Dr James Dickson, MD is a medicare enrolled "Emergency Medicine" physician in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania. He went to University Of Pittsburgh School Of Medicine and graduated in 1985 and has 39 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Emergency Medicine. He is a member of the group practice Punxsutawney Area Hospital Inc and his current practice location is 81 Hillcrest Dr, Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (814) 938-1800.

Dr James Dickson is licensed to practice in Pennsylvania (license number MD036403E) 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 1336232230.

Contact Information

Dr James Dickson, MD
81 Hillcrest Dr,
Punxsutawney, PA 15767-2605
(814) 938-1800
(814) 938-1885

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr James Dickson
GenderMale
SpecialityEmergency Medicine
Experience39 Years
Location81 Hillcrest Dr, Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania
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 Dickson attended and graduated from University Of Pittsburgh School Of Medicine in 1985
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1336232230
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 10/02/2006
  • Last Update Date: 07/08/2007
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 6204094378
  • Enrollment ID: I20120221000198

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr James Dickson such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1336232230NPI-NPPES
207P00000XOtherPATAXONOMY
1514318OtherPAGATEWAY
538832OtherPABLUE SHIELD
DI538832OtherPAREFERRING ID
MD036403EMedicaidPA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207P00000XEmergency Medicine MD036403E (Pennsylvania)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Punxsutawney Area HospitalPunxsutawney, PAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Punxsutawney Area Hospital Inc337551714714

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 Dickson allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NamePunxsutawney Area Hospital Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1265449870
PECOS PAC ID: 3375517147
Enrollment ID: O20040830000460
Entity NameAhn Emergency Group Of Indiana County Ltd
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1821475872
PECOS PAC ID: 9739409095
Enrollment ID: O20150528000299

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 Dickson 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 Dickson, MD
81 Hillcrest Dr,
Punxsutawney, PA 15767-2605

Ph: (814) 938-1800
Dr James Dickson, MD
81 Hillcrest Dr,
Punxsutawney, PA 15767-2605

Ph: (814) 938-1800

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Emergency Medicine Doctors in Punxsutawney, PA

Michael Edward Cherian, M.D.
Emergency Medicine
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 81 Hillcrest Dr, Punxsutawney, PA 15767
Phone: 814-938-1886    Fax: 814-938-1885
Dr. James E Shaffer, DO
Emergency Medicine
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 81 Hillcrest Dr, Punxsutawney, PA 15767
Phone: 814-938-1800    Fax: 814-938-1885
Dr. W Scott Flipse, MD
Emergency Medicine
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 81 Hillcrest Dr, Punxsutawney, PA 15767
Phone: 814-938-1800    Fax: 814-938-1885
Dr. Timothy Clark Simpson, MD
Emergency Medicine
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 81 Hillcrest Dr, Punxsutawney, PA 15767
Phone: 814-938-1800    Fax: 814-938-1885

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