Dr Jim R Elam, MD - Medicare Family Practice in Springfield, MO

Dr Jim R Elam, MD is a medicare enrolled "Family Medicine" physician in Springfield, Missouri. He went to University Of Missouri, Kansas City, School Of Medicine and graduated in 1995 and has 29 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Family Practice. He is a member of the group practice Cherry Health Center, Llc, Mercy Clinic Springfield Communities and his current practice location is 3231 S National Ave, Suite 170, Springfield, Missouri. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (417) 885-0830.

Dr Jim R Elam is licensed to practice in Missouri (license number 108224) 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 1326188806.

Contact Information

Dr Jim R Elam, MD
3231 S National Ave, Suite 170,
Springfield, MO 65807-7304
(417) 885-0830
(417) 888-6766



Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Jim R Elam
GenderMale
SpecialityFamily Practice
Experience29 Years
Location3231 S National Ave, Springfield, Missouri
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 Jim R Elam attended and graduated from University Of Missouri, Kansas City, School Of Medicine in 1995
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1326188806
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 02/07/2007
  • Last Update Date: 05/03/2013
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 2668506346
  • Enrollment ID: I20100817000652

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Jim R Elam such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1326188806NPI-NPPES
208880633MedicaidMO
99043OtherARARK BLUE SHIELD
117851OtherMOMO BLUE SHIELD

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207Q00000XFamily Medicine 108224 (Missouri)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Mercy Hospital SpringfieldSpringfield, MOHospital
Texas County Memorial HospitalHouston, MOHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Cherry Health Center, Llc135531703371
Mercy Clinic Springfield Communities7416865845922

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Medicare Reassignments

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Entity NameMercy Clinic Springfield Communities
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1245277631
PECOS PAC ID: 7416865845
Enrollment ID: O20031104000060

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Entity NameMercy Clinic Springfield Communities
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1972771657
PECOS PAC ID: 7416865845
Enrollment ID: O20031218000354

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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 Jim R Elam 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 Jim R Elam, MD
Po Box 2580,
Springfield, MO 65801-2580

Ph: (417) 829-4620
Dr Jim R Elam, MD
3231 S National Ave, Suite 170,
Springfield, MO 65807-7304

Ph: (417) 885-0830

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