Dr James Thornton Chandler, MD - Medicare Orthopedic Surgery in Clyde, NC

Dr James Thornton Chandler, MD is a medicare enrolled "Orthopaedic Surgery - Foot And Ankle Surgery" physician in Clyde, North Carolina. He went to Medical College Of Georgia School Of Medicine and graduated in 1983 and has 41 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Orthopedic Surgery. He is a member of the group practice Sports And Orthopedic Rehabilitation Services Inc, Dlp Western Carolina Physician Practices Llc and his current practice location is 581 Leroy George Dr Ste 300, Clyde, North Carolina. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (828) 452-4131.

Dr James Thornton Chandler is licensed to practice in North Carolina (license number 2020-02197) 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 1043297310.

Contact Information

Dr James Thornton Chandler, MD
581 Leroy George Dr Ste 300,
Clyde, NC 28721-8085
(828) 452-4131
(828) 452-4095

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr James Thornton Chandler
GenderMale
SpecialityOrthopedic Surgery
Experience41 Years
Location581 Leroy George Dr Ste 300, Clyde, North Carolina
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 Thornton Chandler attended and graduated from Medical College Of Georgia School Of Medicine in 1983
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1043297310
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 12/28/2005
  • Last Update Date: 08/23/2022
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 9830086081
  • Enrollment ID: I20220322002546

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr James Thornton Chandler such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1043297310NPI-NPPES
1043297310OtherVACIGNA
3810018727OtherVAMEDICAID OF WEST VIRGINIA
1043297310OtherVAHUMANA MEDICARE
1043297310OtherVAVA PREMIER
1043297310OtherVAHEALTHKEEPERS
1043297310OtherVAUNITED HEALTHCARE
1043297310OtherVAINTOTAL
1043297310OtherVASOUTHERN HEALTH/CARENET/CARELINK/COVENTRY
1043297310OtherVAUMWA
1043297310OtherVAVIRGINIA HEALTH NETWORK
1043297310OtherVAOPTIMA HEALTH PLAN
1043297310OtherVAAETNA
1043297310OtherVAANTHEM
371194700OtherVABLACK LUNG
1043297310OtherVAHEALTHKEEPERS PLUS
1043297310MedicaidVA
P00831106OtherVARAILROAD MEDICARE
1043297310OtherVAGATEWAY
540506332115OtherVATRICARE/CHAMPUS

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207XX0004XOrthopaedic Surgery - Foot And Ankle Surgery 0101048348 (Virginia)Secondary
207XX0004XOrthopaedic Surgery - Foot And Ankle Surgery 2020-02197 (North Carolina)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Haywood Regional Medical CenterClyde, NCHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Sports And Orthopedic Rehabilitation Services Inc0840104253225
Dlp Western Carolina Physician Practices Llc9032338975109

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 Thornton Chandler allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameDlp Western Carolina Physician Practices Llc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1609281641
PECOS PAC ID: 9032338975
Enrollment ID: O20140908002531

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 Thornton Chandler 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 Thornton Chandler, MD
330 Seven Springs Way,
Brentwood, TN 37027-5098

Ph: (615) 920-7000
Dr James Thornton Chandler, MD
581 Leroy George Dr Ste 300,
Clyde, NC 28721-8085

Ph: (828) 452-4131

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Orthopaedic Surgery Doctors in Clyde, NC

Gerald W King, MD
Orthopedic Surgery
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 581 Leroy George Dr, Suite 300, Clyde, NC 28721
Phone: 828-452-4131    Fax: 828-452-4095
Dr. Brian E Haycook, MD
Orthopedic Surgery
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 581 Leroy George Dr Ste 380, Clyde, NC 28721
Phone: 828-452-4131    Fax: 828-452-4095
Arnold Justin Silverberg, M.D. (AS OF 5/8/15)
Orthopedic Surgery
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 581 Leroy George Dr Ste 300, Clyde, NC 28721
Phone: 828-452-4131    Fax: 828-452-4095
Abby Bryce Maxwell, MD
Orthopedic Surgery
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 262 Leroy George Dr, Clyde, NC 28721
Phone: 828-456-7311    
Dr. Carol Glenn Trent Jr., M.D.
Orthopedic Surgery
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 581 Leroy George Dr, Suite 380, Clyde, NC 28721
Phone: 828-452-8378    Fax: 828-452-8326

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