Dr James E Harkness, DO - Medicare Family Practice in Great Falls, MT

Dr James E Harkness, DO is a medicare enrolled "Hospitalist" physician in Great Falls, Montana. He went to Philadelphia College Of Osteopathic Medicine and graduated in 1981 and has 43 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Family Practice. He is a member of the group practice Benefis Hospitals Inc and his current practice location is 1101 26th St S, Great Falls, Montana. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (406) 731-8888.

Dr James E Harkness is licensed to practice in Montana (license number 5134) 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 1376502658.

Contact Information

Dr James E Harkness, DO
1101 26th St S,
Great Falls, MT 59405-5161
(406) 731-8888
(406) 731-8323

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr James E Harkness
GenderMale
SpecialityFamily Practice
Experience43 Years
Location1101 26th St S, Great Falls, Montana
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 E Harkness attended and graduated from Philadelphia College Of Osteopathic Medicine in 1981
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1376502658
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 03/23/2006
  • Last Update Date: 04/08/2024
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 8527107267
  • Enrollment ID: I20091209000337

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr James E Harkness such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1376502658NPI-NPPES
000097421OtherMTBCBS
0041145MedicaidMT

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207Q00000XFamily Medicine 5134 (Montana)Secondary
208M00000XHospitalist 5134 (Montana)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Benefis Hospitals IncGreat falls, MTHospital
Great Falls Clinic HospitalGreat falls, MTHospital
P H S Indian Hospital At Browning - BlackfeetBrowning, MTHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Benefis Hospitals Inc1153235296300

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 E Harkness allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameBenefis Hospitals Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1780968974
PECOS PAC ID: 1153235296
Enrollment ID: O20100629000044

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 E Harkness 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 E Harkness, DO
1101 26th St S,
Great Falls, MT 59405-5161

Ph: (406) 731-8888
Dr James E Harkness, DO
1101 26th St S,
Great Falls, MT 59405-5161

Ph: (406) 731-8888

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