Dr James A Eckel, MD, CDE - Medicare Endocrinology in Cooperstown, NY

Dr James A Eckel, MD, CDE is a medicare enrolled "General Practice" physician in Cooperstown, New York. He went to Albany Medical College Of Union University and graduated in 2002 and has 22 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Endocrinology. He is a member of the group practice Bassett Healthcare and his current practice location is 1 Atwell Rd, Cooperstown, New York. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (607) 547-3273.

Dr James A Eckel is licensed to practice in New York (license number 299582) 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 1255464988.

Contact Information

Dr James A Eckel, MD, CDE
1 Atwell Rd,
Cooperstown, NY 13326-1301
(607) 547-3273
(607) 547-3259



Physician's Profile

Full NameDr James A Eckel
GenderMale
SpecialityEndocrinology
Experience22 Years
Location1 Atwell Rd, Cooperstown, New York
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:
  • Dr James A Eckel attended and graduated from Albany Medical College Of Union University in 2002
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1255464988
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 03/13/2007
  • Last Update Date: 02/24/2009
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 8527156744
  • Enrollment ID: I20071121000176

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr James A Eckel such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1255464988NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
208D00000XGeneral Practice 299582 (New York)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Aurelia Osborn Fox Memorial HospitalOneonta, NYHospital
Bassett HealthcareCooperstown, NYHospital
Cobleskill Regional HospitalCobleskill, NYHospital
O'connor HospitalDelhi, NYHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Bassett Healthcare3779488325641

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Medicare Reassignments

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Entity NameMary Imogene Bassett Hospital
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1083664221
PECOS PAC ID: 3779488325
Enrollment ID: O20031205000553

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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. Dr James A Eckel 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
Dr James A Eckel, MD, CDE
Po Box 725,
Cooperstown, NY 13326-0725

Ph: (607) 547-3273
Dr James A Eckel, MD, CDE
1 Atwell Rd,
Cooperstown, NY 13326-1301

Ph: (607) 547-3273

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