Dr James V Lettera, MD - Medicare Thoracic Surgery in Fairfield, CT

Dr James V Lettera, MD is a medicare enrolled "Thoracic Surgery (cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)" physician in Fairfield, Connecticut. He went to Georgetown University School Of Medicine and graduated in 1977 and has 47 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Thoracic Surgery. He is a member of the group practice Nuvance Health Medical Practice Ct Inc and his current practice location is 501 Kings Hwy E, Suite 112, Fairfield, Connecticut. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (203) 382-1900.

Dr James V Lettera is licensed to practice in Connecticut (license number 025871) 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 1700825593.

Contact Information

Dr James V Lettera, MD
501 Kings Hwy E, Suite 112,
Fairfield, CT 06825-4867
(203) 382-1900
(203) 382-0019

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr James V Lettera
GenderMale
SpecialityThoracic Surgery
Experience47 Years
Location501 Kings Hwy E, Fairfield, Connecticut
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 V Lettera attended and graduated from Georgetown University School Of Medicine in 1977
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1700825593
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/06/2006
  • Last Update Date: 11/17/2010
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 7315128576
  • Enrollment ID: I20110221000738

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr James V Lettera such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1700825593NPI-NPPES
010025871CT01OtherCTANTHEM BLUE CROSS
0V5163OtherCTHEALTH NET
001258714MedicaidCT
525871OtherCTCONNECTICARE
ZS185OtherCTOXFORD

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
2086S0129XSurgery - Vascular Surgery 025871 (Connecticut)Secondary
208G00000XThoracic Surgery (cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) 025871 (Connecticut)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Danbury HospitalDanbury, CTHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Nuvance Health Medical Practice Ct Inc4789597691642

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 V Lettera allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameNuvance Health Medical Practice Ct Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1407898117
PECOS PAC ID: 4789597691
Enrollment ID: O20031205000130
Entity NameConnecticut Vascular Surgical Associates Pc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1801805403
PECOS PAC ID: 9931102654
Enrollment ID: O20060819000003

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 V Lettera 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 V Lettera, MD
501 Kings Hwy E, Suite 112,
Fairfield, CT 06825-4867

Ph: (203) 382-1900
Dr James V Lettera, MD
501 Kings Hwy E, Suite 112,
Fairfield, CT 06825-4867

Ph: (203) 382-1900

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Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Doctors in Fairfield, CT


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