Dr Sara Melissa James, MD - Medicare Dermatology in Chapel Hill, NC

Dr Sara Melissa James, MD is a medicare enrolled "Dermatology" physician in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. She went to University Of Virginia School Of Medicine and graduated in 2016 and has 8 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Dermatology. She is a member of the group practice Central Dermatology Center Pa and her current practice location is 410 Market St Ste 400, Chapel Hill, North Carolina. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (984) 974-3900.

Dr Sara Melissa James is licensed to practice in North Carolina (license number 218006) and she also participates in the medicare program. She accepts medicare assignments (which means she accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and her NPI Number is 1417303488.

Contact Information

Dr Sara Melissa James, MD
410 Market St Ste 400,
Chapel Hill, NC 27516-4061
(984) 974-3900
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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Sara Melissa James
GenderFemale
SpecialityDermatology
Experience8 Years
Location410 Market St Ste 400, Chapel Hill, North Carolina
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. She accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Sara Melissa James attended and graduated from University Of Virginia School Of Medicine in 2016
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1417303488
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 05/10/2016
  • Last Update Date: 06/24/2020
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 2365733409
  • Enrollment ID: I20200729002473

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Sara Melissa James such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1417303488NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
208000000XPediatrics 218006 (North Carolina)Secondary
207N00000XDermatology 218006 (North Carolina)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Central Dermatology Center Pa812300694726

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 Sara Melissa James allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Entity NameCentral Dermatology Center Pa
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1568424299
PECOS PAC ID: 8123006947
Enrollment ID: O20040708001465

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 Sara Melissa James 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 Sara Melissa James, MD
230 Macnider Hl, Pediatric Education Office,
Chapel Hill, NC 27599-7593

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Dr Sara Melissa James, MD
410 Market St Ste 400,
Chapel Hill, NC 27516-4061

Ph: (984) 974-3900

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