James R Putnam, MD - Medicare Ophthalmology in Waterville, ME

James R Putnam, MD is a medicare enrolled "Ophthalmology" physician in Waterville, Maine. His current practice location is 325a Kennedy Memorial Dr, Waterville, Maine. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (207) 873-2731.

James R Putnam is licensed to practice in Maine (license number 011783) and he also participates in the medicare program. He does not accept medicare assignments directly but he may accept medicare through third-party (refer to Reassignment section below) and may also prescribe medicare part D drugs. His NPI Number is 1235131285.

Contact Information

James R Putnam, MD
325a Kennedy Memorial Dr,
Waterville, ME 04901-4517
(207) 873-2731
(207) 873-1106



Physician's Profile

Full NameJames R Putnam
GenderMale
SpecialityOphthalmology
Location325a Kennedy Memorial Dr, Waterville, Maine
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsMedicare enrolled and may accept medicare through third-party reassignment. May prescribe medicare part D drugs.
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1235131285
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/02/2005
  • Last Update Date: 08/14/2008
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 0345276549
  • Enrollment ID: I20050711000315

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for James R Putnam such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1235131285NPI-NPPES
304300099MedicaidME

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207W00000XOphthalmology 011783 (Maine)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 R Putnam allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameMaine Eye Care Associates
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1710953336
PECOS PAC ID: 0143317305
Enrollment ID: O20071105000243

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Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
James R Putnam, MD
325a Kennedy Memorial Dr,
Waterville, ME 04901-4517

Ph: (207) 873-2731
James R Putnam, MD
325a Kennedy Memorial Dr,
Waterville, ME 04901-4517

Ph: (207) 873-2731

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Ophthalmology Doctors in Waterville, ME

Peter C Kohler, M.D.
Ophthalmology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 325a Kennedy Memorial Dr, Waterville, ME 04901
Phone: 207-873-2731    Fax: 207-873-1106
Dr. Clement W Lavin, MD
Ophthalmology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 32 College Ave, Suite 304, Waterville, ME 04901
Phone: 207-872-9564    Fax: 207-861-5458
Deborah I Witkin, MD
Ophthalmology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 325a Kennedy Memorial Dr, Waterville, ME 04901
Phone: 207-873-2731    Fax: 207-873-1106
Marc B Daniels, M.D.
Ophthalmology
Medicare: May Accept Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 40 Airport Rd, Ste 1, Waterville, ME 04901
Phone: 207-873-6048    Fax: 207-877-9513
Miss Nour Maya Haddad, M.D
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 325a Kennedy Memorial Dr, Waterville, ME 04901
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Dr. Steve Richard Witkin, M.D.
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Practice Location: 325a Kennedy Memorial Dr, Waterville, ME 04901
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