Dr James R Zuppa, MD - Medicare Family Practice in Dalton, GA

Dr James R Zuppa, MD is a medicare enrolled "Family Medicine" physician in Dalton, Georgia. He graduated from medical school in 1986 and has 38 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Family Practice. His current practice location is 102 N Oaks Dr, Dalton, Georgia. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (706) 270-9989.

Dr James R Zuppa is licensed to practice in Georgia (license number 030249) and he also participates in the medicare program. He may accept medicare assignments (which means he may accept the Medicare-approved amount; you may be billed for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1013940840.

Contact Information

Dr James R Zuppa, MD
102 N Oaks Dr,
Dalton, GA 30721-8392
(706) 270-9989
(706) 259-9601



Physician's Profile

Full NameDr James R Zuppa
GenderMale
SpecialityFamily Practice
Experience38 Years
Location102 N Oaks Dr, Dalton, Georgia
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsMay be. He may accept the Medicare-approved amount; you may be billed for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr James R Zuppa graduated from medical school in 1986
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1013940840
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/07/2006
  • Last Update Date: 10/19/2007
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 8921293051
  • Enrollment ID: I20101115000377

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr James R Zuppa such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1013940840NPI-NPPES
52526190OtherGABCBS GA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207Q00000XFamily Medicine 030249 (Georgia)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Hamilton Medical CenterDalton, GAHospital

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. Dr James R Zuppa allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NamePrimecare Center, Llc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1598794166
PECOS PAC ID: 9830406735
Enrollment ID: O20150909002033

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Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr James R Zuppa, MD
102 N Oaks Dr,
Dalton, GA 30721-8392

Ph: (706) 270-9989
Dr James R Zuppa, MD
102 N Oaks Dr,
Dalton, GA 30721-8392

Ph: (706) 270-9989

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Family Medicine Doctors in Dalton, GA

Dr. William S Mayberry, MD
Family Medicine
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 2709 Airport Rd, Suite 101, Dalton, GA 30721
Phone: 706-275-4444    Fax: 706-275-6515
Alejandra Staubs, D.O.
Family Medicine
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1240 N Thornton Ave, Dalton, GA 30720
Phone: 706-229-9313    Fax: 706-229-9388
David H. Drucker, M.D.
Family Medicine
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 1308 Memorial Dr, Suite 2, Dalton, GA 30720
Phone: 706-278-0880    Fax: 706-278-0859
Benjamin Smith, D.O.
Family Medicine
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1200 Memorial Dr, Dalton, GA 30720
Phone: 706-272-6000    
Dr. William T Boyett, MD
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1243 Broadrick Dr, Dalton, GA 30720
Phone: 706-529-1765    Fax: 706-529-7438
Dr. Lisa Irene Griggs, M.D.
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Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 902 Clark St, Dalton, GA 30720
Phone: 706-529-3245    Fax: 706-272-6077

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