James Conda Rains Jr, MD - Medicare Ophthalmology in Bessemer, AL

James Conda Rains Jr, MD is a medicare enrolled "Ophthalmology" physician in Bessemer, Alabama. He went to University Of Alabama School Of Medicine and graduated in 1970 and has 54 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Ophthalmology. He is a member of the group practice University Of Alabama Ophthalmology Services Foundation and his current practice location is 985 9th Ave Sw Ste 401, Bessemer, Alabama. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (205) 481-7840.

James Conda Rains Jr is licensed to practice in Alabama (license number 5723) 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 1114080017.

Contact Information

James Conda Rains Jr, MD
985 9th Ave Sw Ste 401,
Bessemer, AL 35022-7809
(205) 481-7840
(205) 481-7812



Physician's Profile

Full NameJames Conda Rains Jr
GenderMale
SpecialityOphthalmology
Experience54 Years
Location985 9th Ave Sw Ste 401, Bessemer, Alabama
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 Conda Rains Jr attended and graduated from University Of Alabama School Of Medicine in 1970
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1114080017
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 12/19/2006
  • Last Update Date: 08/19/2020
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 7012181225
  • Enrollment ID: I20111129000082

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for James Conda Rains Jr such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1114080017NPI-NPPES
000005186MedicaidAL

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207W00000XOphthalmology 5723 (Alabama)Primary

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. James Conda Rains Jr allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameUniversity Of Alabama Ophthalmology Services Foundation
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1265485999
PECOS PAC ID: 9234023417
Enrollment ID: O20040210000034

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Entity NameJames C Rains Jr Md Pc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1184901530
PECOS PAC ID: 7618141284
Enrollment ID: O20111116000349

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
James Conda Rains Jr, MD
985 9th Avenue Sw, Suite 401,
Bessemer, AL 35022

Ph: (205) 481-7840
James Conda Rains Jr, MD
985 9th Ave Sw Ste 401,
Bessemer, AL 35022-7809

Ph: (205) 481-7840

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