James M Switzer, MD - Medicare Diagnostic Radiology in Pontiac, MI

James M Switzer, MD is a medicare enrolled "Radiology - Diagnostic Radiology" physician in Pontiac, Michigan. He went to Wayne State University School Of Medicine and graduated in 1976 and has 48 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Diagnostic Radiology. He is a member of the group practice Fands Radiology Pc and his current practice location is 461 W Huron Street, Pontiac, Michigan. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (248) 857-7515.

James M Switzer is licensed to practice in Michigan (license number 043737) 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 1316965775.

Contact Information

James M Switzer, MD
461 W Huron Street,
Pontiac, MI 48341-1601
(248) 857-7515
(248) 857-7524

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Physician's Profile

Full NameJames M Switzer
GenderMale
SpecialityDiagnostic Radiology
Experience48 Years
Location461 W Huron Street, Pontiac, Michigan
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 M Switzer attended and graduated from Wayne State University School Of Medicine in 1976
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1316965775
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/17/2006
  • Last Update Date: 11/23/2011
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 8224004650
  • Enrollment ID: I20110927000480

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for James M Switzer such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1316965775NPI-NPPES
CI8050OtherMIMEDICARE RR GROUP
N96750004OtherMIMEDICARE
4626572OtherMIMEDICAID
P00971388OtherFLRXR MEDICARE
0E01133OtherMIBCBS GROUP PIN
4442637MedicaidFL

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
2085R0202XRadiology - Diagnostic Radiology 043737 (Michigan)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Highlands Regional Medical CenterSebring, FLHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Fands Radiology Pc0244368868103

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 M Switzer allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameF&s Radiology Pc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1518299957
PECOS PAC ID: 0244368868
Enrollment ID: O20140731002204

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 M Switzer 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 M Switzer, MD
Po Box 77000, Dept 160901,
Detroit, MI 48277-1609

Ph: (248) 857-7515
James M Switzer, MD
461 W Huron Street,
Pontiac, MI 48341-1601

Ph: (248) 857-7515

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