Dr James Paul Burke, MD, PHD - Medicare Neurosurgery in Altoona, PA

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Dr James Paul Burke, MD, PHD is a medicare enrolled "Neurological Surgery" physician in Altoona, Pennsylvania. He went to University Of Alabama School Of Medicine and graduated in 1996 and has 28 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Neurosurgery. He is a member of the group practice Vantage Physical Therapy And Rehabilitation Inc, Allegheny Brain And Spine Surgeons Pc and his current practice location is 501 Howard Ave, Building F-3, Altoona, Pennsylvania. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (814) 946-9150.

Dr James Paul Burke is licensed to practice in Pennsylvania (license number MD066471L) 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 1720151855.

Contact Information

Dr James Paul Burke, MD, PHD
501 Howard Ave, Building F-3,
Altoona, PA 16601
(814) 946-9150
(814) 946-1397

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr James Paul Burke
GenderMale
SpecialityNeurosurgery
Experience28 Years
Location501 Howard Ave, Altoona, Pennsylvania
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 Paul Burke attended and graduated from University Of Alabama School Of Medicine in 1996
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1720151855
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 11/16/2006
  • Last Update Date: 04/30/2020
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 9739237173
  • Enrollment ID: I20100426000390

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr James Paul Burke such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1720151855NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207T00000XNeurological Surgery MD066471L (Pennsylvania)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Upmc AltoonaAltoona, PAHospital
Upmc Bedford MemorialEverett, PAHospital
Penn Highlands HuntingdonHuntingdon, PAHospital
Conemaugh Memorial Medical CenterJohnstown, PAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Vantage Physical Therapy And Rehabilitation Inc3072424886145
Allegheny Brain And Spine Surgeons Pc81230651253

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 Paul Burke allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameUniversity Orthopedics Center, Ltd
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1770500415
PECOS PAC ID: 4284528621
Enrollment ID: O20040209000496
Entity NameAllegheny Brain And Spine Surgeons Pc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1528131331
PECOS PAC ID: 8123065125
Enrollment ID: O20050412000307

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 Paul Burke 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 Paul Burke, MD, PHD
501 Howard Ave Ste E1,
Altoona, PA 16601-4817

Ph: (814) 946-9150		Dr James Paul Burke, MD, PHD
501 Howard Ave, Building F-3,
Altoona, PA 16601

Ph: (814) 946-9150

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