James H Bainton, MD - Medicare Pathology in South San Francisco, CA

James H Bainton, MD is a medicare enrolled "Pathology - Anatomic Pathology" physician in South San Francisco, California. He went to Columbia University College Of Physicians And Surgeons and graduated in 1995 and has 29 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Pathology. He is a member of the group practice Permanente Medical Group Inc and his current practice location is 1200 El Camino Real, South San Francisco, California. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (650) 742-2000.

James H Bainton is licensed to practice in California (license number A62198) 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 1720166358.

Contact Information

James H Bainton, MD
1200 El Camino Real,
South San Francisco, CA 94080-3208
(650) 742-2000
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Physician's Profile

Full NameJames H Bainton
GenderMale
SpecialityPathology
Experience29 Years
Location1200 El Camino Real, South San Francisco, California
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 H Bainton attended and graduated from Columbia University College Of Physicians And Surgeons in 1995
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1720166358
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 11/01/2006
  • Last Update Date: 12/06/2021
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 1153517867
  • Enrollment ID: I20101119001119

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for James H Bainton such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1720166358NPI-NPPES
00A621980MedicaidCA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207ZP0101XPathology - Anatomic Pathology A62198 (California)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Kaiser Foundation Hospital - South San FranciscoSouth san francisco, CAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Permanente Medical Group Inc89219102258376

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 H Bainton allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NamePermanente Medical Group Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1073606299
PECOS PAC ID: 8921910225
Enrollment ID: O20031104000710

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 H Bainton 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 H Bainton, MD
1800 Harrison St Fl 7,
Oakland, CA 94612-3466

Ph: (510) 625-6262
James H Bainton, MD
1200 El Camino Real,
South San Francisco, CA 94080-3208

Ph: (650) 742-2000

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