Dr James H Atkins Jr, MD - Medicare Otolaryngology in San Antonio, TX

Dr James H Atkins Jr, MD is a medicare enrolled "Otolaryngology" physician in San Antonio, Texas. He went to Baylor College Of Medicine and graduated in 1985 and has 39 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Otolaryngology. He is a member of the group practice Texas Sinus Center, P.a. and his current practice location is 15900 La Cantera Pkwy, Ste 20210, San Antonio, Texas. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (830) 816-3838.

Dr James H Atkins Jr is licensed to practice in Texas (license number H0145) 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 1396730776.

Contact Information

Dr James H Atkins Jr, MD
15900 La Cantera Pkwy, Ste 20210,
San Antonio, TX 78256-2422
(830) 816-3838
(830) 816-3833

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr James H Atkins Jr
GenderMale
SpecialityOtolaryngology
Experience39 Years
Location15900 La Cantera Pkwy, San Antonio, Texas
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 H Atkins Jr attended and graduated from Baylor College Of Medicine in 1985
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1396730776
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 09/13/2005
  • Last Update Date: 02/06/2013
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 2466400981
  • Enrollment ID: I20110425000388

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr James H Atkins Jr such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1396730776NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207Y00000XOtolaryngology H0145 (Texas)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Texas Sinus Center, P.a.36785132232

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 H Atkins Jr allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameTexas Sinus Center, P.a.
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1558442780
PECOS PAC ID: 3678513223
Enrollment ID: O20050503001249

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 H Atkins Jr 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 H Atkins Jr, MD
15900 La Cantera Pkwy, Ste 20210,
San Antonio, TX 78256-2422

Ph: (210) 607-4687
Dr James H Atkins Jr, MD
15900 La Cantera Pkwy, Ste 20210,
San Antonio, TX 78256-2422

Ph: (830) 816-3838

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