Dr James F Leffingwell, MD - Medicare Otolaryngology in Arlington, TX

Dr James F Leffingwell, MD is a medicare enrolled "Otolaryngology" physician in Arlington, Texas. He went to University Of Cincinnati College Of Medicine and graduated in 1981 and has 43 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Otolaryngology. He is a member of the group practice Cross Timbers Ent, Pllc and his current practice location is 400 West Arbrook B;lvd, Suite 301, Arlington, Texas. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (817) 261-3000.

Dr James F Leffingwell is licensed to practice in Texas (license number G2176) and he also participates in the medicare program. He may accept medicare assignments (which means he may accept the Medicare-approved amount; you may be billed for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1356396493.

Contact Information

Dr James F Leffingwell, MD
400 West Arbrook B;lvd, Suite 301,
Arlington, TX 76014-3174
(817) 261-3000
(817) 274-4292

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr James F Leffingwell
GenderMale
SpecialityOtolaryngology
Experience43 Years
Location400 West Arbrook B;lvd, Arlington, Texas
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsMay be. He may accept the Medicare-approved amount; you may be billed for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr James F Leffingwell attended and graduated from University Of Cincinnati College Of Medicine in 1981
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1356396493
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 05/24/2006
  • Last Update Date: 11/18/2011
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 2567560782
  • Enrollment ID: I20090218000297

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr James F Leffingwell such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1356396493NPI-NPPES
126180201MedicaidTX

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207Y00000XOtolaryngology G2176 (Texas)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Methodist Mansfield Medical CenterMansfield, TXHospital
Texas Health Arlington Memorial HospitalArlington, TXHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Cross Timbers Ent, Pllc92342918405

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 F Leffingwell allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameCross Timbers Ent, Pllc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1073568127
PECOS PAC ID: 9234291840
Enrollment ID: O20081216000319

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 F Leffingwell 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 F Leffingwell, MD
400 West Arbrook Blvd, Suite 301,
Arlington, TX 76014-3174

Ph: (817) 261-3000
Dr James F Leffingwell, MD
400 West Arbrook B;lvd, Suite 301,
Arlington, TX 76014-3174

Ph: (817) 261-3000

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