Dr James Michael Stearns, MD - Medicare Ophthalmology in Henderson, KY

Dr James Michael Stearns, MD is a medicare enrolled "Ophthalmology" physician in Henderson, Kentucky. He went to University Of Kentucky College Of Medicine and graduated in 1967 and has 57 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Ophthalmology. He is a member of the group practice Hayden Vision Llc and his current practice location is 110 3rd St, Henderson, Kentucky. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (270) 826-5100.

Dr James Michael Stearns is licensed to practice in Kentucky (license number 14843) 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 1790780567.

Contact Information

Dr James Michael Stearns, MD
110 3rd St,
Henderson, KY 42420-2993
(270) 826-5100
(270) 826-3644

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr James Michael Stearns
GenderMale
SpecialityOphthalmology
Experience57 Years
Location110 3rd St, Henderson, Kentucky
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 Stearns attended and graduated from University Of Kentucky College Of Medicine in 1967
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1790780567
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/16/2005
  • Last Update Date: 06/21/2010
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 3971508128
  • Enrollment ID: I20070118000144

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr James Michael Stearns such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1790780567NPI-NPPES
100014440MedicaidIN
000000476835OtherBC/BS ANTHEM
64148430MedicaidKY

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207W00000XOphthalmology 14843 (Kentucky)Primary
207W00000XOphthalmology 01031657 (Indiana)Secondary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Hayden Vision Llc12545269324

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 Stearns allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameHayden Vision Llc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1982910253
PECOS PAC ID: 1254526932
Enrollment ID: O20101116000996

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 Stearns 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 Stearns, MD
3372 Walter Rd,
Robards, KY 42452-9365

Ph: (270) 826-5100
Dr James Michael Stearns, MD
110 3rd St,
Henderson, KY 42420-2993

Ph: (270) 826-5100

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