James Thurman Jakes, MD - Medicare Rheumatology in Montgomery, AL

James Thurman Jakes, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Rheumatology" physician in Montgomery, Alabama. He graduated from medical school in 1981 and has 43 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Rheumatology. He is a member of the group practice Montgomery Rheumatology Associates, P.a. and his current practice location is 1421 Narrow Lane Pkwy, Montgomery, Alabama. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (334) 284-3105.

James Thurman Jakes is licensed to practice in Alabama (license number 10168) 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 1578547352.

Contact Information

James Thurman Jakes, MD
1421 Narrow Lane Pkwy,
Montgomery, AL 36111-2654
(334) 284-3105
(334) 284-3107

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Physician's Profile

Full NameJames Thurman Jakes
GenderMale
SpecialityRheumatology
Experience43 Years
Location1421 Narrow Lane Pkwy, Montgomery, Alabama
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 Thurman Jakes graduated from medical school in 1981
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1578547352
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 12/05/2005
  • Last Update Date: 05/08/2024
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 9335265214
  • Enrollment ID: I20100928001563

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for James Thurman Jakes such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1578547352NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207RR0500XInternal Medicine - Rheumatology 10168 (Alabama)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Baptist Medical Center EastMontgomery, ALHospital
Baptist Medical Center SouthMontgomery, ALHospital
Jackson Hospital & Clinic IncMontgomery, ALHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Montgomery Rheumatology Associates, P.a.29614253192

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 Thurman Jakes allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameMontgomery Rheumatology Associates, P.a.
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1992872683
PECOS PAC ID: 2961425319
Enrollment ID: O20060111000804
Entity NameArticularis Healthcare Group Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1730770421
PECOS PAC ID: 7911933304
Enrollment ID: O20210316002808

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 Thurman Jakes 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 Thurman Jakes, MD
2015 2nd Ave Ste 204,
Summerville, SC 29486-7889

Ph: (334) 284-3105
James Thurman Jakes, MD
1421 Narrow Lane Pkwy,
Montgomery, AL 36111-2654

Ph: (334) 284-3105

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