James L Bruton, MD - Medicare Nephrology in Fort Smith, AR

James L Bruton, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Nephrology" physician in Fort Smith, Arkansas. He went to University Of Arkansas College Of Medicine and graduated in 1985 and has 39 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Nephrology. He is a member of the group practice Baptist Health Services, Baptist Health Services and his current practice location is 1500 Dodson Ave, Ste 280, Fort Smith, Arkansas. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (479) 709-7480.

James L Bruton is licensed to practice in Arkansas (license number C6798) 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 1245228055.

Contact Information

James L Bruton, MD
1500 Dodson Ave, Ste 280,
Fort Smith, AR 72901-5182
(479) 709-7480
(479) 709-7479



Physician's Profile

Full NameJames L Bruton
GenderMale
SpecialityNephrology
Experience39 Years
Location1500 Dodson Ave, Fort Smith, Arkansas
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 L Bruton attended and graduated from University Of Arkansas College Of Medicine in 1985
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1245228055
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 10/06/2005
  • Last Update Date: 11/23/2016
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 3577531458
  • Enrollment ID: I20040918000205

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for James L Bruton such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1245228055NPI-NPPES
121378001MedicaidAR
100077510AMedicaidOK

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207RN0300XInternal Medicine - Nephrology C6798 (Arkansas)Primary
207RN0300XInternal Medicine - Nephrology 21543 (Oklahoma)Secondary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Ft Smith Regional Dialysis CtrFort smith, ARDialysis facility
Poteau Dialysis CtrPoteau, OKDialysis facility
Baptist Health - Fort SmithFort smith, ARHospital
Johnson Regional Medical CenterClarksville, ARHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Baptist Health Services0648514133128
Baptist Health Services0648514133128

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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. James L Bruton allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameBaptist Health Services
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1750856043
PECOS PAC ID: 0648514133
Enrollment ID: O20181231000472

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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. James L Bruton 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
James L Bruton, MD
Po Box 11449,
Belfast, ME 04915-4005

Ph: (479) 709-1924
James L Bruton, MD
1500 Dodson Ave, Ste 280,
Fort Smith, AR 72901-5182

Ph: (479) 709-7480

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Internal Medicine Doctors in Fort Smith, AR

Dr. David A Hebert, M.D.
Nephrology
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 7301 Rogers Ave, Fort Smith, AR 72903
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Christopher Brian Cross, MD
Nephrology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 6801 Rogers Ave, Fort Smith, AR 72903
Phone: 479-274-3200    Fax: 479-274-3289
Fiorella Nawar, MD
Nephrology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1001 Towson Ave, Fort Smith, AR 72901
Phone: 479-709-7402    
Charles Moussallem, M.D
Nephrology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1500 Dodson Ave, Suite 280, Fort Smith, AR 72901
Phone: 479-709-7480    Fax: 479-709-7479
Dr. Jason Glenn Daily, M.D.
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
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Ongkarn Sarasombath, M.D.
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Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 6801 Rogers Ave, Fort Smith, AR 72903
Phone: 479-274-2000    Fax: 479-274-2194
Dr. Jacob K Joseph, MD
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 6801 Rogers Ave, Fort Smith, AR 72903
Phone: 479-274-3200    Fax: 479-274-3289

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