Dr James R Schlais, MD - Medicare Gastroenterology in Wausau, WI

Dr James R Schlais, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology" physician in Wausau, Wisconsin. He went to University Of Wisconsin School Of Medicine and graduated in 1979 and has 45 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Gastroenterology. He is a member of the group practice Gastrointestinal Associates S.c. and his current practice location is 411 Westwood Dr, Wausau, Wisconsin. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (715) 847-2558.

Dr James R Schlais is licensed to practice in Wisconsin (license number 29059) 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 1740354745.

Contact Information

Dr James R Schlais, MD
411 Westwood Dr,
Wausau, WI 54401-4152
(715) 847-2558
(715) 847-2752

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr James R Schlais
GenderMale
SpecialityGastroenterology
Experience45 Years
Location411 Westwood Dr, Wausau, Wisconsin
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 R Schlais attended and graduated from University Of Wisconsin School Of Medicine in 1979
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1740354745
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 11/20/2006
  • Last Update Date: 08/11/2008
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 3072546407
  • Enrollment ID: I20100827000773

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr James R Schlais such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1740354745NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207RG0100XInternal Medicine - Gastroenterology 29059 (Wisconsin)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Howard Young Medical CenterWoodruff, WIHospital
Aspirus Wausau HospitalWausau, WIHospital
Aspirus Ironwood HospitalIronwood, MIHospital
Ascension St Marys HospitalRhinelander, WIHospital
Ascension Eagle River HospitalEagle river, WIHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Gastrointestinal Associates S.c.438567781441

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 R Schlais allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameGastrointestinal Associates S.c.
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1760546949
PECOS PAC ID: 4385677814
Enrollment ID: O20050915000417

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 R Schlais 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 R Schlais, MD
411 Westwood Dr,
Wausau, WI 54401-4152

Ph: (715) 847-2558
Dr James R Schlais, MD
411 Westwood Dr,
Wausau, WI 54401-4152

Ph: (715) 847-2558

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Medicare Assignment: Assignment means that your doctor, provider, or supplier agrees (or is required by law) to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services. Most doctors, providers, and suppliers accept assignment, but you should always check to make sure. Participating providers have signed an agreement to accept assignment for all Medicare-covered services.

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