Dr James Scott Sherrer, MD - Medicare Family Practice in Ooltewah, TN

Dr James Scott Sherrer, MD is a medicare enrolled "Family Medicine" physician in Ooltewah, Tennessee. He graduated from medical school in 1991 and has 33 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Family Practice. He is a member of the group practice Galen Medical Group, Pc and his current practice location is 9309 Apison Pike, Ooltewah, Tennessee. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (423) 551-3562.

Dr James Scott Sherrer is licensed to practice in Tennessee (license number MD0000034326) 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 1275694747.

Contact Information

Dr James Scott Sherrer, MD
9309 Apison Pike,
Ooltewah, TN 37363
(423) 551-3562
(423) 551-3563



Physician's Profile

Full NameDr James Scott Sherrer
GenderMale
SpecialityFamily Practice
Experience33 Years
Location9309 Apison Pike, Ooltewah, Tennessee
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 Scott Sherrer graduated from medical school in 1991
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1275694747
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 12/12/2006
  • Last Update Date: 04/05/2023
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 5698759512
  • Enrollment ID: I20040710000233

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr James Scott Sherrer such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1275694747NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207QH0002XFamily Medicine - Hospice And Palliative Medicine 34326 (Tennessee)Secondary
207Q00000XFamily Medicine MD0000034326 (Tennessee)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Chi Memorial Health At HomeChattanooga, TNHome health agency
Memorial Healthcare System, IncChattanooga, TNHospital
Erlanger Medical CenterChattanooga, TNHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Galen Medical Group, Pc2668377391126

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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 Scott Sherrer allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameGalen Medical Group, Pc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1346250057
PECOS PAC ID: 2668377391
Enrollment ID: O20031204001027

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Entity NameChattanooga Hamilton County Hospital Authority
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1154751931
PECOS PAC ID: 0547179731
Enrollment ID: O20040302001086

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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 Scott Sherrer 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 Scott Sherrer, MD
4976 Alpha Ln,
Hixson, TN 37343-5470

Ph: (423) 497-5355
Dr James Scott Sherrer, MD
9309 Apison Pike,
Ooltewah, TN 37363

Ph: (423) 551-3562

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Family Medicine Doctors in Ooltewah, TN

Dr. Oliver Marko Bujak, MD
Family Medicine
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 9309 Apison Pike, Ooltewah, TN 37363
Phone: 423-551-3562    Fax: 423-551-3563
Dr. William Thurman Bates Iii, DO
Family Medicine
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 6401 Mountain View Road, Suite 109, Ooltewah, TN 37363
Phone: 423-495-5951    Fax: 423-495-5999
Dr. Mark Steven Crago, M.D.
Family Medicine
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 6401 Mountain View Road, Suite 109, Ooltewah, TN 37363
Phone: 423-495-5951    Fax: 423-495-5999
Dr. James F Carsten, MD
Family Medicine
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 9309 Apison Pike, Ooltewah, TN 37363
Phone: 423-551-3562    Fax: 423-551-3563
Dr. Carl M Orquia, M.D.
Family Medicine
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 6401 Mountain View Road, Suite 109, Ooltewah, TN 37363
Phone: 423-495-5951    Fax: 423-495-5999
Dr. James W Hedden, MD
Family Medicine
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 6401 Mountain View Road, Suite 109, Ooltewah, TN 37363
Phone: 423-495-5951    Fax: 423-495-5999

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