James Gordon Vap, MD - Medicare Otolaryngology in Washington, DC

James Gordon Vap, MD is a medicare enrolled "Otolaryngology" physician in Washington, District Of Columbia. He graduated from medical school in 1972 and has 52 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Otolaryngology. His current practice location is 2021 K St Nw, Suite 210, Washington, District Of Columbia. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (202) 223-3560.

James Gordon Vap is licensed to practice in District Of Columbia (license number MD13661) 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 1740202266.

Contact Information

James Gordon Vap, MD
2021 K St Nw, Suite 210,
Washington, DC 20006-1003
(202) 223-3560
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Physician's Profile

Full NameJames Gordon Vap
GenderMale
SpecialityOtolaryngology
Experience52 Years
Location2021 K St Nw, Washington, District Of Columbia
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 Gordon Vap graduated from medical school in 1972
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1740202266
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/24/2006
  • Last Update Date: 03/07/2023
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 7719059377
  • Enrollment ID: I20090429000473

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for James Gordon Vap such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1740202266NPI-NPPES
0005OtherDCCAREFIRST
MD13661OtherDCLICENSE

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207Y00000XOtolaryngology MD13661 (District Of Columbia)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Sibley Memorial HospitalWashington, DCHospital

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 Gordon Vap allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameEar,nose & Throat Medical Group Of Washington P.c.
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1518136035
PECOS PAC ID: 8921085341
Enrollment ID: O20040702000977

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 Gordon Vap 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 Gordon Vap, MD
2021 K St Nw, Suite 210,
Washington, DC 20006-1003

Ph: (202) 223-3560
James Gordon Vap, MD
2021 K St Nw, Suite 210,
Washington, DC 20006-1003

Ph: (202) 223-3560

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