James G Brooks Jr, MD - Medicare Ophthalmology in Columbus, GA

James G Brooks Jr, MD is a medicare enrolled "Ophthalmology" physician in Columbus, Georgia. He went to Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In Shreveport and graduated in 1987 and has 37 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Ophthalmology. He is a member of the group practice West Georgia Eye Care Center,p.a. and his current practice location is 6600 Whittlesey Blvd Bldg A, Columbus, Georgia. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (706) 323-3491.

James G Brooks Jr is licensed to practice in Georgia (license number 39057) 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 1194788687.

Contact Information

James G Brooks Jr, MD
6600 Whittlesey Blvd Bldg A,
Columbus, GA 31909-7337
(706) 323-3491
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Physician's Profile

Full NameJames G Brooks Jr
GenderMale
SpecialityOphthalmology
Experience37 Years
Location6600 Whittlesey Blvd Bldg A, Columbus, Georgia
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 G Brooks Jr attended and graduated from Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In Shreveport in 1987
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1194788687
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 04/07/2006
  • Last Update Date: 07/22/2024
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 2264557255
  • Enrollment ID: I20100914001070

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for James G Brooks Jr such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1194788687NPI-NPPES
00618362AMedicaidGA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207WX0120XOphthalmology - Cornea And External Diseases Specialist 39057 (Georgia)Secondary
207W00000XOphthalmology 39057 (Georgia)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Piedmont Columbus Regional MidtownColumbus, GAHospital
St Francis Hospital- Emory HealthcareColumbus, GAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
West Georgia Eye Care Center,p.a.943614797213

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 G Brooks Jr allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameWest Georgia Eye Care Center,p.a.
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1699868265
PECOS PAC ID: 9436147972
Enrollment ID: O20040504000708

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 G Brooks Jr 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 G Brooks Jr, MD
Po Box 11407,
Birmingham, AL 35246-5642

Ph: (706) 323-3491
James G Brooks Jr, MD
6600 Whittlesey Blvd Bldg A,
Columbus, GA 31909-7337

Ph: (706) 323-3491

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