James Chustz, CRNA - Medicare Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (crna) in Zachary, LA

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James Chustz, CRNA is a medicare enrolled "Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered" in Zachary, Louisiana. He graduated from nursing school in 1985 and has 39 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (crna). He is a member of the group practice Anesthesiology Group Associates Inc and his current practice location is 6300 Main St, Zachary, Louisiana. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (225) 658-4000.

James Chustz is licensed to practice in Louisiana (license number RN037219) 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 1275560468.

Contact Information

James Chustz, CRNA
6300 Main St,
Zachary, LA 70791-4037
(225) 658-4000
(225) 658-4274

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Provider's Profile

Full NameJames Chustz
GenderMale
SpecialityCertified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (crna)
Experience39 Years
Location6300 Main St, Zachary, Louisiana
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 Chustz graduated from nursing school in 1985
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1275560468
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/26/2006
  • Last Update Date: 05/27/2008
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 7012995855
  • Enrollment ID: I20040709000089

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for James Chustz such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1275560468NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
367500000XNurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered RN037219 (Louisiana)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Our Lady Of The Lake Regional Medical CenterBaton rouge, LAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Anesthesiology Group Associates Inc0042110298141

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 Chustz allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameAnesthesiology Group Associates Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1255399598
PECOS PAC ID: 0042110298
Enrollment ID: O20040113000117

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 Chustz 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 Chustz, CRNA
6300 Main St,
Zachary, LA 70791-4037

Ph: (225) 658-4000		James Chustz, CRNA
6300 Main St,
Zachary, LA 70791-4037

Ph: (225) 658-4000

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Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered Nurses in Zachary, LA

Mr. Gerald Pedersen, C.R.N.A.
Nurse Anesthetist - CR
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 6300 Main St, Zachary, LA 70791
Phone: 225-658-4000    
Frank Baxter Ragsdale, CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist - CR
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 6300 Main St, Zachary, LA 70791
Phone: 225-658-4437    Fax: 225-658-4181

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