Dr James Michael Calmes, MD, MBA - Medicare Rheumatology in Lubbock, TX

Dr James Michael Calmes, MD, MBA is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Rheumatology" physician in Lubbock, Texas. He went to Texas Tech University Health Science Center School Of Medicine and graduated in 1980 and has 44 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Rheumatology. He is a member of the group practice Arthritis And Osteoporosis Associates, Llp and his current practice location is 5220 80th St, Lubbock, Texas. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (806) 771-2400.

Dr James Michael Calmes is licensed to practice in Texas (license number F6500) 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 1750363057.

Contact Information

Dr James Michael Calmes, MD, MBA
5220 80th St,
Lubbock, TX 79424-2862
(806) 771-2400
(806) 771-7760

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr James Michael Calmes
GenderMale
SpecialityRheumatology
Experience44 Years
Location5220 80th St, Lubbock, 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 Michael Calmes attended and graduated from Texas Tech University Health Science Center School Of Medicine in 1980
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1750363057
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 11/14/2005
  • Last Update Date: 11/07/2007
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 5193788149
  • Enrollment ID: I20050309000914

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr James Michael Calmes such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1750363057NPI-NPPES
8445N1OtherTXBCBS
F6500OtherTXTEXAS STATE LICENSE
00680ROtherMEDICARE GROUP #
CJ4139OtherTXRAILROAD MEDICARE

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207RR0500XInternal Medicine - Rheumatology F6500 (Texas)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Arthritis And Osteoporosis Associates, Llp77199639827

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 Michael Calmes allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameArthritis & Osteoporosis Associates, Llp
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1952354300
PECOS PAC ID: 7719963982
Enrollment ID: O20040628001045

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 Michael Calmes 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 Michael Calmes, MD, MBA
Po Box 54088,
Lubbock, TX 79453-4088

Ph: (806) 771-2400
Dr James Michael Calmes, MD, MBA
5220 80th St,
Lubbock, TX 79424-2862

Ph: (806) 771-2400

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