James Alexander Stanko, MD - Medicare Internal Medicine in Hixson, TN

James Alexander Stanko, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine" physician in Hixson, Tennessee. He graduated from medical school in 1969 and has 55 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Internal Medicine. He is a member of the group practice Galen Medical Group, Pc and his current practice location is 4980 Alpha Ln, Hixson, Tennessee. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (423) 870-2450.

James Alexander Stanko is licensed to practice in Tennessee (license number 11458) 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 1831163013.

Contact Information

James Alexander Stanko, MD
4980 Alpha Ln,
Hixson, TN 37343-5470
(423) 870-2450
(423) 877-5208

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Physician's Profile

Full NameJames Alexander Stanko
GenderMale
SpecialityInternal Medicine
Experience55 Years
Location4980 Alpha Ln, Hixson, 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 Alexander Stanko graduated from medical school in 1969
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1831163013
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 02/15/2006
  • Last Update Date: 04/13/2023
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 1153458062
  • Enrollment ID: I20100426000250

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for James Alexander Stanko such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1831163013NPI-NPPES
Q020133MedicaidTN

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207R00000XInternal Medicine 11458 (Tennessee)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Memorial Healthcare System, IncChattanooga, TNHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Galen Medical Group, Pc2668377391126

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 Alexander Stanko allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameGalen Medical Group, Pc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1346250057
PECOS PAC ID: 2668377391
Enrollment ID: O20031204001027

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 Alexander Stanko 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 Alexander Stanko, MD
4976 Alpha Ln,
Hixson, TN 37343-5470

Ph: (423) 308-0280
James Alexander Stanko, MD
4980 Alpha Ln,
Hixson, TN 37343-5470

Ph: (423) 870-2450

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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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