Dr James K Salem, MD - Medicare Endocrinology in Akron, OH

Dr James K Salem, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism" physician in Akron, Ohio. He went to Northeastern Ohio University College Of Medicine and graduated in 1988 and has 36 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Endocrinology. He is a member of the group practice Summa Physicians Inc and his current practice location is 75 Arch St, Suite 301, Akron, Ohio. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (330) 434-9121.

Dr James K Salem is licensed to practice in Ohio (license number 59588) 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 1134108764.

Contact Information

Dr James K Salem, MD
75 Arch St, Suite 301,
Akron, OH 44304-1429
(330) 434-9121
(330) 434-7510

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr James K Salem
GenderMale
SpecialityEndocrinology
Experience36 Years
Location75 Arch St, Akron, Ohio
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 K Salem attended and graduated from Northeastern Ohio University College Of Medicine in 1988
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1134108764
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 01/12/2006
  • Last Update Date: 09/21/2011
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 0042216772
  • Enrollment ID: I20061019000544

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr James K Salem such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1134108764NPI-NPPES
000000137515OtherOHANTHEM (SPECIALTY)
000000137514OtherOHANTHEM (PCP)
0917422MedicaidOH
100912OtherOHKAISER

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207RE0101XInternal Medicine - Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism 59588 (Ohio)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Summa Health SystemAkron, OHHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Summa Physicians Inc2961303532620

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 K Salem allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameSumma Physicians Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1235167719
PECOS PAC ID: 2961303532
Enrollment ID: O20040116000295

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 K Salem 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 K Salem, MD
75 Arch St, Suite 301,
Akron, OH 44304-1429

Ph: (330) 434-9121
Dr James K Salem, MD
75 Arch St, Suite 301,
Akron, OH 44304-1429

Ph: (330) 434-9121

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