James F Elton, M D - Medicare Anesthesiology in Salem, VA

James F Elton, M D is a medicare enrolled "Anesthesiology" physician in Salem, Virginia. He graduated from medical school in 1989 and has 35 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Anesthesiology. He is a member of the group practice Valley Anesthesia Pc and his current practice location is 1900 Electric Rd, Salem, Virginia. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (540) 772-7200.

James F Elton is licensed to practice in Virginia (license number 0101058591) 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 1972529410.

Contact Information

James F Elton, M D
1900 Electric Rd,
Salem, VA 24153-7474
(540) 772-7200
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Physician's Profile

Full NameJames F Elton
GenderMale
SpecialityAnesthesiology
Experience35 Years
Location1900 Electric Rd, Salem, Virginia
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 Elton graduated from medical school in 1989
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1972529410
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/15/2006
  • Last Update Date: 02/14/2008
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 0547164642
  • Enrollment ID: I20050317000763

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for James F Elton such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1972529410NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207L00000XAnesthesiology 0101058591 (Virginia)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Lewisgale Medical CenterSalem, VAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Valley Anesthesia Pc741685159770

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 Elton allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameValley Anesthesia Pc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1275587115
PECOS PAC ID: 7416851597
Enrollment ID: O20031120000746

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 Elton 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 Elton, M D
Po Box 13888,
Roanoke, VA 24038-3888

Ph: (540) 772-7200
James F Elton, M D
1900 Electric Rd,
Salem, VA 24153-7474

Ph: (540) 772-7200

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