James Alexander Stanko, MD - Medicare Internal Medicine in Hixson, TN

James Alexander Stanko, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine" physician in Hixson, Tennessee. He graduated from medical school in 1969 and has 55 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Internal Medicine. He is a member of the group practice Galen Medical Group, Pc and his current practice location is 4980 Alpha Ln, Hixson, Tennessee. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (423) 870-2450.

James Alexander Stanko is licensed to practice in Tennessee (license number 11458) 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 1831163013.

Contact Information

James Alexander Stanko, MD
4980 Alpha Ln,
Hixson, TN 37343-5470
(423) 870-2450
(423) 877-5208



Physician's Profile

Full NameJames Alexander Stanko
GenderMale
SpecialityInternal Medicine
Experience55 Years
Location4980 Alpha Ln, Hixson, 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:
  • James Alexander Stanko graduated from medical school in 1969
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1831163013
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 02/15/2006
  • Last Update Date: 04/13/2023
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 1153458062
  • Enrollment ID: I20100426000250

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for James Alexander Stanko such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1831163013NPI-NPPES
Q020133MedicaidTN

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207R00000XInternal Medicine 11458 (Tennessee)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Amedisys Home Health ChattanoogaChattanooga, TNHome health agency
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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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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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
James Alexander Stanko, MD
4976 Alpha Ln,
Hixson, TN 37343-5470

Ph: (423) 308-0280
James Alexander Stanko, MD
4980 Alpha Ln,
Hixson, TN 37343-5470

Ph: (423) 870-2450

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Internal Medicine Doctors in Hixson, TN

Dr. Jessica Grace Huffstutter, MD
Internal Medicine
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1035 Executive Dr, Hixson, TN 37343
Phone: 423-826-0800    Fax: 423-826-0810
Melanie Black Blake, MD
Internal Medicine
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1008 Executive Dr Ste 104, Hixson, TN 37343
Phone: 423-497-5363    
Thomas A Cook, MD
Internal Medicine
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 2051 Hamill Rd, Suite 204, Hixson, TN 37343
Phone: 423-870-2450    Fax: 423-877-5208
Dr. John C Wood, MD
Internal Medicine
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 2051-b Hamill Road, Suite 103, Hixson, TN 37343
Phone: 423-756-8871    Fax: 423-475-8976
Kathryn T Dinh, M.D.
Internal Medicine
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 5104 Hixson Pike, Hixson, TN 37343
Phone: 423-818-9790    Fax: 423-697-7696
Dr. Walter Douglas Parkhurst, MD
Internal Medicine
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 4980 Alpha Ln, Hixson, TN 37343
Phone: 423-870-2450    Fax: 423-877-5208
Young Seong Chang, MD
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
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