James M Hawkins, MD - Medicare Otolaryngology in Benton, KY

James M Hawkins, MD is a medicare enrolled "Otolaryngology" physician in Benton, Kentucky. He went to University Of Arkansas College Of Medicine and graduated in 1971 and has 53 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Otolaryngology. He is a member of the group practice Massac Memorial Hospital and his current practice location is 617 Old Symsonia Rd, Benton, Kentucky. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (270) 744-8413.

James M Hawkins is licensed to practice in Kentucky (license number 19370) 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 1346274438.

Contact Information

James M Hawkins, MD
617 Old Symsonia Rd,
Benton, KY 42025-5042
(270) 744-8413
(270) 527-8734



Physician's Profile

Full NameJames M Hawkins
GenderMale
SpecialityOtolaryngology
Experience53 Years
Location617 Old Symsonia Rd, Benton, Kentucky
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 M Hawkins attended and graduated from University Of Arkansas College Of Medicine in 1971
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1346274438
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/11/2006
  • Last Update Date: 04/01/2024
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 9133195647
  • Enrollment ID: I20070629000224

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for James M Hawkins such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1346274438NPI-NPPES
64193709MedicaidKY

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207Y00000XOtolaryngology 19370 (Kentucky)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Massac Memorial HospitalMetropolis, ILHospital

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 M Hawkins allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameMarshall County Hospital District
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1689778250
PECOS PAC ID: 3375581986
Enrollment ID: O20050422000645

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Entity NameCrittenden Community Hospital Llc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1275097339
PECOS PAC ID: 8426398793
Enrollment ID: O20190606001972

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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 M Hawkins 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 M Hawkins, MD
Po Box 9150,
Paducah, KY 42002-9150

Ph: (270) 744-8413
James M Hawkins, MD
617 Old Symsonia Rd,
Benton, KY 42025-5042

Ph: (270) 744-8413

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