James F Cantorna, MD - Medicare Internal Medicine in Munster, IN

James F Cantorna, MD is a medicare enrolled "Pediatrics" physician in Munster, Indiana. He went to University Of Illinois College Of Med (chi/peor/rock/chm-urb) and graduated in 1991 and has 33 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Internal Medicine. He is a member of the group practice Franciscan Physician Network and his current practice location is 761 45th St Ste 123, Munster, Indiana. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (219) 924-2500.

James F Cantorna is licensed to practice in Indiana (license number 01043716) 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 1225095516.

Contact Information

James F Cantorna, MD
761 45th St Ste 123,
Munster, IN 46321-2899
(219) 924-2500
(219) 924-2502

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Physician's Profile

Full NameJames F Cantorna
GenderMale
SpecialityInternal Medicine
Experience33 Years
Location761 45th St Ste 123, Munster, Indiana
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 F Cantorna attended and graduated from University Of Illinois College Of Med (chi/peor/rock/chm-urb) in 1991
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1225095516
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 04/28/2006
  • Last Update Date: 04/14/2023
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 3870633506
  • Enrollment ID: I20091210000534

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for James F Cantorna such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1225095516NPI-NPPES
200201060MedicaidIN

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207R00000XInternal Medicine 01043716 (Indiana)Secondary
208000000XPediatrics 01043716 (Indiana)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Franciscan Home CareHammond, INHome health agency
St James Home Health ServiceOlympia fields, ILHome health agency
Community Home Health ServicesMunster, INHome health agency
Franciscan Health MunsterMunster, INHospital
Community HospitalMunster, INHospital
Franciscan Health DyerDyer, INHospital
Franciscan Health Crown PointCrown point, INHospital
Franciscan St Anthony Health - Michigan CityMichigan city, INHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Franciscan Physician Network3072790682983

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 F Cantorna allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameFranciscan Physician Network
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1225327984
PECOS PAC ID: 3072790682
Enrollment ID: O20110608000486

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 F Cantorna 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 F Cantorna, MD
Po Box 781076,
Detroit, MI 48278-1076

Ph: (317) 528-4800
James F Cantorna, MD
761 45th St Ste 123,
Munster, IN 46321-2899

Ph: (219) 924-2500

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