James J Diffee, MD - Medicare Internal Medicine in Jackson, TN

James J Diffee, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine" physician in Jackson, Tennessee. He went to University Of Tennessee, Hsc, College Of Medicine and graduated in 1978 and has 46 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Internal Medicine. He is a member of the group practice Jackson Clinic Pa and his current practice location is 2863 Highway 45 Byp, Jackson, Tennessee. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (731) 664-1375.

James J Diffee is licensed to practice in Tennessee (license number 11702) 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 1518952514.

Contact Information

James J Diffee, MD
2863 Highway 45 Byp,
Jackson, TN 38305-3618
(731) 664-1375
(731) 664-1378

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Physician's Profile

Full NameJames J Diffee
GenderMale
SpecialityInternal Medicine
Experience46 Years
Location2863 Highway 45 Byp, Jackson, Tennessee
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 J Diffee attended and graduated from University Of Tennessee, Hsc, College Of Medicine in 1978
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1518952514
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 09/15/2005
  • Last Update Date: 11/29/2012
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 3476626698
  • Enrollment ID: I20080722000345

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for James J Diffee such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1518952514NPI-NPPES
3010985MedicaidTN

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207R00000XInternal Medicine 11702 (Tennessee)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Amedisys Home Health CareJackson, TNHome health agency
Volunteer Home CareHumboldt, TNHome health agency
Medical Center Home HealthJackson, TNHome health agency

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Jackson Clinic Pa2668376872179

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 J Diffee allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameJackson Clinic Pa
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1285629386
PECOS PAC ID: 2668376872
Enrollment ID: O20040318000962

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 J Diffee 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 J Diffee, MD
Po Box 400,
Jackson, TN 38302-0400

Ph: (731) 423-8697
James J Diffee, MD
2863 Highway 45 Byp,
Jackson, TN 38305-3618

Ph: (731) 664-1375

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