James L Bruton, MD in Fort Smith, AR

James L Bruton, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Nephrology" physician in Fort Smith, Arkansas. He went to University Of Arkansas College Of Medicine and graduated in 1985 and has 39 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Nephrology. He is a member of the group practice Baptist Health Services, Baptist Health Services and his current practice location is 1500 Dodson Ave, Ste 280, Fort Smith, Arkansas. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (479) 709-7480.

James L Bruton is licensed to practice in Arkansas (license number C6798) 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 1245228055.

Contact Information

	James L Bruton, MD
	1500 Dodson Ave, Ste 280, Fort Smith, AR 72901-5182
	(479) 709-7480
	(479) 709-7479

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Physician's Profile

Full Name	James L Bruton
Gender	Male
Speciality	Nephrology
Experience	39 Years
Location	1500 Dodson Ave, Fort Smith, Arkansas
Accepts Medicare Assignments	Yes. 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 L Bruton attended and graduated from University Of Arkansas College Of Medicine in 1985

NPI Data:

NPI Number: 1245228055
Provider Enumeration Date: 10/06/2005
Last Update Date: 11/23/2016

Medicare PECOS Information:

PECOS PAC ID: 3577531458
Enrollment ID: I20040918000205

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for James L Bruton such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.

Identifier	Type	State	Issuer
1245228055	NPI	-	NPPES
121378001	Medicaid	AR
100077510A	Medicaid	OK

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

Taxonomy	Type	License (State)	Status
207RN0300X	Internal Medicine - Nephrology	C6798 (Arkansas)	Primary
207RN0300X	Internal Medicine - Nephrology	21543 (Oklahoma)	Secondary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility Name	Location	Facility Type
Ft Smith Regional Dialysis Ctr	Fort smith, AR	Dialysis facility
Poteau Dialysis Ctr	Poteau, OK	Dialysis facility
Baptist Health - Fort Smith	Fort smith, AR	Hospital
Johnson Regional Medical Center	Clarksville, AR	Hospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice Name	Group PECOS PAC ID	No. of Members
Baptist Health Services	0648514133	135
Baptist Health Services	0648514133	135

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 L Bruton allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.

Entity Name	Baptist Health Services
Entity Type	Part B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity Identifiers	NPI Number: 1750856043 PECOS PAC ID: 0648514133 Enrollment ID: O20181231000472

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 L Bruton 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 Address	Practice Location Address
James L Bruton, MD Po Box 11449, Belfast, ME 04915-4005 Ph: (479) 709-1924	James L Bruton, MD 1500 Dodson Ave, Ste 280, Fort Smith, AR 72901-5182 Ph: (479) 709-7480

Reviews and Comments

Internal Medicine Doctors in Fort Smith, AR

Dr. David A Hebert, M.D. Nephrology Medicare: Medicare Enrolled Practice Location: 7301 Rogers Ave, Fort Smith, AR 72903 Phone: 479-314-6000
Christopher Brian Cross, MD Nephrology Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments Practice Location: 6801 Rogers Ave, Fort Smith, AR 72903 Phone: 479-274-3200 Fax: 479-274-3289
Fiorella Nawar, MD Nephrology Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments Practice Location: 1001 Towson Ave, Fort Smith, AR 72901 Phone: 479-709-7402
Charles Moussallem, M.D Nephrology Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments Practice Location: 1500 Dodson Ave, Suite 280, Fort Smith, AR 72901 Phone: 479-709-7480 Fax: 479-709-7479
Ongkarn Sarasombath, M.D. Nephrology Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare Practice Location: 6801 Rogers Ave, Fort Smith, AR 72903 Phone: 479-274-2000 Fax: 479-274-2194
Dr. Jacob K Joseph, MD Nephrology Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments Practice Location: 6801 Rogers Ave, Fort Smith, AR 72903 Phone: 479-274-3200 Fax: 479-274-3289
Dr. Paul K Howell Jr., MD Nephrology Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments Practice Location: 6801 Rogers Ave, Fort Smith, AR 72903 Phone: 479-452-2077

James L Bruton, MD - Medicare Nephrology in Fort Smith, AR