James A Killeffer, MD - Medicare Neurosurgery in Knoxville, TN

James A Killeffer, MD is a medicare enrolled "Neurological Surgery" physician in Knoxville, Tennessee. He went to University Of Tennessee, Hsc, College Of Medicine and graduated in 1991 and has 33 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Neurosurgery. He is a member of the group practice Neurosurgical Associates Pc and his current practice location is 1932 Alcoa Hwy, Suite 360, Knoxville, Tennessee. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (865) 524-1869.

James A Killeffer is licensed to practice in Tennessee (license number 29334) 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 1851333728.

Contact Information

James A Killeffer, MD
1932 Alcoa Hwy, Suite 360,
Knoxville, TN 37920-1527
(865) 524-1869
(865) 544-6533

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Physician's Profile

Full NameJames A Killeffer
GenderMale
SpecialityNeurosurgery
Experience33 Years
Location1932 Alcoa Hwy, Knoxville, Tennessee
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:
  • James A Killeffer attended and graduated from University Of Tennessee, Hsc, College Of Medicine in 1991
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1851333728
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/12/2006
  • Last Update Date: 11/06/2015
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 8527035955
  • Enrollment ID: I20101208000836

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for James A Killeffer such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1851333728NPI-NPPES
Q013307MedicaidTN
3062510OtherTNBLUE CROSS PROVIDER NUMBE
3820337MedicaidTN

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207T00000XNeurological Surgery 29334 (Tennessee)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
University Of Tn Medical CenterKnoxville, TNHospital
Physicians Regional Medical CenterPowell, TNHospital
Parkwest Medical CenterKnoxville, TNHospital
Blount Memorial HospitalMaryville, TNHospital
Tennova Healthcare-jefferson Memorial HospitalJefferson city, TNHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Neurosurgical Associates Pc600288871639

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. James A Killeffer allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameNeurosurgical Associates Pc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1639126188
PECOS PAC ID: 6002888716
Enrollment ID: O20040811001274

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. James A Killeffer 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
James A Killeffer, MD
1932 Alcoa Hwy, Suite 360,
Knoxville, TN 37920-1527

Ph: (865) 524-1869
James A Killeffer, MD
1932 Alcoa Hwy, Suite 360,
Knoxville, TN 37920-1527

Ph: (865) 524-1869

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Mr. William Stuart Reid Jr., MD
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Dr. Carter Smith Gerard, MD
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1932 Alcoa Hwy Ste 360, Knoxville, TN 37920
Phone: 865-524-1869    Fax: 865-544-6533

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