James R Sterrett, MD - Medicare Nephrology in Naples, FL

James R Sterrett, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Nephrology" physician in Naples, Florida. He went to Virginia Commonwealth University, School Of Medicine and graduated in 1971 and has 53 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Nephrology. His current practice location is 6101 Pine Ridge Rd, Naples, Florida. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (239) 348-4000.

James R Sterrett is licensed to practice in Florida (license number FLME0092463) 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 1497707277.

Contact Information

James R Sterrett, MD
6101 Pine Ridge Rd,
Naples, FL 34119-3900
(239) 348-4000
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Physician's Profile

Full NameJames R Sterrett
GenderMale
SpecialityNephrology
Experience53 Years
Location6101 Pine Ridge Rd, Naples, Florida
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 R Sterrett attended and graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University, School Of Medicine in 1971
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1497707277
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 05/17/2006
  • Last Update Date: 06/30/2014
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 9133166242
  • Enrollment ID: I20050411000814

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for James R Sterrett such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1497707277NPI-NPPES
271900200MedicaidFL

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207RN0300XInternal Medicine - Nephrology FLME0092463 (Florida)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Physicians Regional Medical Center - Pine RidgeNaples, FLHospital
Lee Memorial HospitalFort myers, FLHospital

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 R Sterrett allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameNephrology-hypertension Of Naples Pl
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1932344744
PECOS PAC ID: 0749343705
Enrollment ID: O20090116000462

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 R Sterrett 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 R Sterrett, MD
Po Box 277575,
Atlanta, GA 30384-7575

Ph: (239) 348-4000
James R Sterrett, MD
6101 Pine Ridge Rd,
Naples, FL 34119-3900

Ph: (239) 348-4000

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