Dr James Krell, - Medicare Dermatology in Birmingham, AL

Dr James Krell, is a medicare enrolled "Dermatology" physician in Birmingham, Alabama. He went to Harvard Medical School and graduated in 1989 and has 35 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Dermatology. He is a member of the group practice Total Skin And Beauty Dermatology Center, Pc and his current practice location is 1927 1st Ave N Ste 200, Birmingham, Alabama. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (205) 933-0987.

Dr James Krell is licensed to practice in Alabama (license number 17253) 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 1932133659.

Contact Information

Dr James Krell,
1927 1st Ave N Ste 200,
Birmingham, AL 35203-4050
(205) 933-0987
(205) 930-1758

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr James Krell
GenderMale
SpecialityDermatology
Experience35 Years
Location1927 1st Ave N Ste 200, Birmingham, Alabama
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 Krell attended and graduated from Harvard Medical School in 1989
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1932133659
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/10/2006
  • Last Update Date: 01/22/2024
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 4789604356
  • Enrollment ID: I20051128000529

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr James Krell such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1932133659NPI-NPPES
070006610OtherALRAILROAD MEDICARE
510-88845OtherALBCBS OF AL

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207N00000XDermatology 33617 (Georgia)Secondary
207N00000XDermatology 17253 (Alabama)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Total Skin And Beauty Dermatology Center, Pc933504303312

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 Krell allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameTotal Skin & Beauty Dermatology Center, Pc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1831296888
PECOS PAC ID: 9335043033
Enrollment ID: O20040308000296

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 Krell 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 Krell,
1927 1st Ave N Ste 200,
Birmingham, AL 35203-4050

Ph: (205) 933-0987
Dr James Krell,
1927 1st Ave N Ste 200,
Birmingham, AL 35203-4050

Ph: (205) 933-0987

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