James R Kauten, MD - Medicare Thoracic Surgery in Atlanta, GA

James R Kauten, MD is a medicare enrolled "Thoracic Surgery (cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)" physician in Atlanta, Georgia. He went to Chicago College Of Medicine And Surgery and graduated in 1978 and has 46 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Thoracic Surgery. He is a member of the group practice Piedmont Cardiology Of Atlanta, Llc and his current practice location is 95 Collier Road, Suite 5015, Atlanta, Georgia. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (404) 605-5699.

James R Kauten is licensed to practice in Georgia (license number 024830) 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 1336104744.

Contact Information

James R Kauten, MD
95 Collier Road, Suite 5015,
Atlanta, GA 30309
(404) 605-5699
(404) 355-4235



Physician's Profile

Full NameJames R Kauten
GenderMale
SpecialityThoracic Surgery
Experience46 Years
Location95 Collier Road, Atlanta, Georgia
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 R Kauten attended and graduated from Chicago College Of Medicine And Surgery in 1978
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1336104744
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 04/19/2006
  • Last Update Date: 03/09/2011
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 9537052246
  • Enrollment ID: I20100302000326

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for James R Kauten such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1336104744NPI-NPPES
00360137BEKIMedicaidGA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
208G00000XThoracic Surgery (cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) 024830 (Georgia)Primary
207RC0000XInternal Medicine - Cardiovascular Disease 024830 (Georgia)Secondary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Piedmont HospitalAtlanta, GAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Piedmont Cardiology Of Atlanta, Llc0345321691402

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Entity NamePiedmont Cardiology Of Atlanta, Llc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1275729691
PECOS PAC ID: 0345321691
Enrollment ID: O20080114000153

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
James R Kauten, MD
95 Collier Road, Suite 5015,
Atlanta, GA 30309

Ph: (404) 605-5699
James R Kauten, MD
95 Collier Road, Suite 5015,
Atlanta, GA 30309

Ph: (404) 605-5699

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Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Doctors in Atlanta, GA

Peter Walter Barrett, MD
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 95 Collier Road, Nw, Suite 5015, Atlanta, GA 30309
Phone: 404-605-5699    Fax: 404-355-4235
Dr. Louis G Prevosti, MD
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1100 Johnson Ferry Rd Ne, Suite 165, Atlanta, GA 30342
Phone: 404-446-2800    Fax: 404-446-2809
Dr. John David Vega, M.D.
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1365 Clifton Rd Ne, Suite A2200, Atlanta, GA 30322
Phone: 404-778-5040    Fax: 404-778-4346
Paul Jubeong Chai, MD
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 1405 Clifton Rd Ne, Atlanta, GA 30322
Phone: 404-785-6330    Fax: 404-785-6266
Dr. Eric Louis Sceusi, MD
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 95 Collier Rd Nw, Suite 2055, Atlanta, GA 30309
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Dr. Robert A Guyton, M.D.
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Practice Location: 1365 Clifton Rd Ne, Suite A2200, Atlanta, GA 30322
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Dr. Tarek Mohamed Kandeel, M.D.
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 1365a Clifton Rd Ne, Cardiothoracic Surgery Department, Atlanta, GA 30322
Phone: 404-287-4346    

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