James Chike Ezi-ashi, MD - Medicare Gastroenterology in Cookeville, TN

James Chike Ezi-ashi, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology" physician in Cookeville, Tennessee. He graduated from medical school in 1982 and has 42 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Gastroenterology. He is a member of the group practice Cookeville Regional Medical Group Inc and his current practice location is 438 N Whitney Ave, Cookeville, Tennessee. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (931) 783-2616.

James Chike Ezi-ashi is licensed to practice in Tennessee (license number 58011) 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 1063473569.

Contact Information

James Chike Ezi-ashi, MD
438 N Whitney Ave,
Cookeville, TN 38501
(931) 783-2616
(931) 783-2610



Physician's Profile

Full NameJames Chike Ezi-ashi
GenderMale
SpecialityGastroenterology
Experience42 Years
Location438 N Whitney Ave, Cookeville, 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 Chike Ezi-ashi graduated from medical school in 1982
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1063473569
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 04/01/2006
  • Last Update Date: 05/26/2022
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 0446225320
  • Enrollment ID: I20181226001846

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for James Chike Ezi-ashi such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1063473569NPI-NPPES
200554OtherPAHEALTH AMERICA
000000209404OtherOHANTHEM
0007022421OtherPAAETNA
0018864890001MedicaidPA
2413990MedicaidOH
P00079682OtherPARAILROAD MEDICARE
1343115OtherPAHIGHMARK BC BS
3607952-001OtherPACIGNA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207RG0100XInternal Medicine - Gastroenterology MD417825 (Pennsylvania)Secondary
207RI0008XInternal Medicine - Hepatology MD417825 (Pennsylvania)Secondary
207RG0100XInternal Medicine - Gastroenterology 58011 (Tennessee)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Cookeville Regional Medical CenterCookeville, TNHospital
Cumberland Medical CenterCrossville, TNHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Cookeville Regional Medical Group Inc832509263851

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Medicare Reassignments

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Entity NameCookeville Regional Medical Group Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1649202102
PECOS PAC ID: 8325092638
Enrollment ID: O20050309000874

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Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
James Chike Ezi-ashi, MD
140 W 7th St,
Cookeville, TN 38501-1726

Ph: (931) 783-5582
James Chike Ezi-ashi, MD
438 N Whitney Ave,
Cookeville, TN 38501

Ph: (931) 783-2616

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Internal Medicine Doctors in Cookeville, TN

Scott F Reising, MD
Gastroenterology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 228 W. 4th Street, Suite 200, Cookeville, TN 38501
Phone: 931-372-0405    Fax: 931-372-0463
Stacy David Brewington, M.D.
Gastroenterology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 228 W. 4th Street, Suite 200, Cookeville, TN 38501
Phone: 931-372-0405    Fax: 931-372-0463
Mark Arden Pierce, MD
Gastroenterology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 145 W 4th St, Suite 201, Cookeville, TN 38501
Phone: 931-783-2902    Fax: 931-783-2219
Michael Blaine Lenhart, MD
Gastroenterology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 228 West 4th St, Suite 200, Cookeville, TN 38501
Phone: 931-372-0405    Fax: 931-372-0463
Dr. Toney Britton Hudson, M.D.
Gastroenterology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 315 N Washington Ave, Ste 165, Cookeville, TN 38501
Phone: 931-526-1604    Fax: 931-526-7378
Dr. Brian Keith Dockery, M.D.
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 228 W 4th St, Suite 200, Cookeville, TN 38501
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