James M Schuster, MD - Medicare Neurosurgery in Philadelphia, PA

James M Schuster, MD is a medicare enrolled "Neurological Surgery" physician in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He went to Duke University School Of Medicine and graduated in 1993 and has 31 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Neurosurgery. He is a member of the group practice University Of Penn - Medical Group and his current practice location is 3400 Spruce St, 3 Silverstein, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (215) 615-4587.

James M Schuster is licensed to practice in Pennsylvania (license number MD073545L) 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 1932136868.

Contact Information

James M Schuster, MD
3400 Spruce St, 3 Silverstein,
Philadelphia, PA 19104-4206
(215) 615-4587
Not Available



Physician's Profile

Full NameJames M Schuster
GenderMale
SpecialityNeurosurgery
Experience31 Years
Location3400 Spruce St, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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 Schuster attended and graduated from Duke University School Of Medicine in 1993
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1932136868
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/27/2006
  • Last Update Date: 11/19/2013
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 4183769565
  • Enrollment ID: I20100310000362

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for James M Schuster such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1932136868NPI-NPPES
0018651480003MedicaidPA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207T00000XNeurological Surgery MD073545L (Pennsylvania)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Penn Medicine Home HealthBala cynwyd, PAHome health agency
Penn Presbyterian Medical CenterPhiladelphia, PAHospital
Hospital Of Univ Of PennsylvaniaPhiladelphia, PAHospital
Chester County HospitalWest chester, PAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
University Of Penn - Medical Group62047309553031

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Entity NameUniversity Of Penn - Medical Group
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1235527342
PECOS PAC ID: 6204730955
Enrollment ID: O20141111000091

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Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
James M Schuster, MD
3400 Spruce St, 3 Silverstein Building,
Philadelphia, PA 19104-4238

Ph: (215) 662-3487
James M Schuster, MD
3400 Spruce St, 3 Silverstein,
Philadelphia, PA 19104-4206

Ph: (215) 615-4587

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Dr. Srinivasa Prasad Venkata Kanuparthi, MD
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Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 3401 N Broad St, Philadelphia, PA 19140
Phone: 215-707-7200    Fax: 215-707-3831
John Y Lee, MD
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 3400 Spruce Street, 3 Silverstein Bldg, Philadelphia, PA 19104
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Dr. Nduka Mgbechinyere Amankulor, MD
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Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
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