James O Hartson, MD - Medicare Orthopedic Surgery in Michigan City, IN

James O Hartson, MD is a medicare enrolled "Orthopaedic Surgery" physician in Michigan City, Indiana. He went to Indiana University School Of Medicine and graduated in 1995 and has 29 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Orthopedic Surgery. He is a member of the group practice Franciscan Physician Network and his current practice location is 1225 E Coolspring Ave Ste 200, Michigan City, Indiana. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (219) 861-8161.

James O Hartson is licensed to practice in Indiana (license number 01051992A) 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 1821006602.

Contact Information

James O Hartson, MD
1225 E Coolspring Ave Ste 200,
Michigan City, IN 46360-6312
(219) 861-8161
(219) 873-9504

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Physician's Profile

Full NameJames O Hartson
GenderMale
SpecialityOrthopedic Surgery
Experience29 Years
Location1225 E Coolspring Ave Ste 200, Michigan City, Indiana
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 O Hartson attended and graduated from Indiana University School Of Medicine in 1995
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1821006602
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 08/04/2006
  • Last Update Date: 10/02/2023
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 2567520463
  • Enrollment ID: I20081022000026

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for James O Hartson such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1821006602NPI-NPPES
200286870MedicaidIN
000000111008OtherINANTHEM, BCBS

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207X00000XOrthopaedic Surgery 01051992A (Indiana)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Franciscan Home CareHammond, INHome health agency
Franciscan St Anthony Health - Michigan CityMichigan city, INHospital
La Porte HospitalLa porte, INHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Franciscan Physician Network3072790682983

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 O Hartson allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameFranciscan Physician Network
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1225327984
PECOS PAC ID: 3072790682
Enrollment ID: O20110608000486

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 O Hartson 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 O Hartson, MD
Po Box 781076,
Detroit, MI 48278-1076

Ph: (317) 528-4800
James O Hartson, MD
1225 E Coolspring Ave Ste 200,
Michigan City, IN 46360-6312

Ph: (219) 861-8161

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Orthopaedic Surgery Doctors in Michigan City, IN

Dr. Neel Pramod Jain, M.D.
Orthopedic Surgery
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1225 E Coolspring Ave Ste 200, Michigan City, IN 46360
Phone: 219-861-8167    Fax: 219-872-8832
Dr. Douglas Bolda, M.D.
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Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 3500 Franciscan Way, Michigan City, IN 46360
Phone: 219-879-8511    Fax: 219-933-2288
Stephen Burns, M.D.
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Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 1225 E Coolspring Ave, Michigan City, IN 46360
Phone: 219-861-8161    Fax: 219-873-9504
Dr. Joel Charles Mcclurg, MD, PHD, FAAOS
Orthopedic Surgery
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 108 Austin Ln, Michigan City, IN 46360
Phone: 607-438-8115    
Bernardo Israel Yahuaca, MD
Orthopedic Surgery
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 3500 Franciscan Way, Michigan City, IN 46360
Phone: 219-861-8161    Fax: 219-873-9504
Thomas P Ryan, DO
Orthopedic Surgery
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 1225 E Coolspring Ave, Suite D, Michigan City, IN 46360
Phone: 219-861-8161    Fax: 219-873-9504
William C Biehl Iii, M.D.
Orthopedic Surgery
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: Woodland Medical Pavilion, 8865 West 400 North, Suite 101, Michigan City, IN 46360
Phone: 219-872-2466    Fax: 219-872-2467

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