JAMES M. DOUGLAS, JR. M.D. – NPI #1588626071
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)

A thoracic surgeon provides the operative, perioperative and critical care of patients with pathologic conditions within the chest. Included is the surgical care of coronary artery disease, cancers of the lung, esophagus and chest wall, abnormalities of the trachea, abnormalities of the great vessels and heart valves, congenital anomalies, tumors of the mediastinum and diseases of the diaphragm. The management of the airway and injuries of the chest is within the scope of the specialty.

JAMES DOUGLAS, JR. is a thoracic surgeon located in BELLINGHAM, WA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1588626071 to JAMES DOUGLAS, JR. on April 03, 2006. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 208G00000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery).

The NPI profile was previously updated about 16 years ago on Sep 22, 2010. Use the NPI data found here to bill health insurance companies, identify providers enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid services or other HIPAA compliant transactions. See the complete NPI profile for JAMES DOUGLAS, JR. below.

NPI Profile for
JAMES M. DOUGLAS, JR.

NPI Number
1588626071
Enumeration Date

(more than 20 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
JAMES M. DOUGLAS, JR.
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
2979 SQUALICUM PKWY
BELLINGHAM, WA 98225-1811
Phone: (360) 788-6800 Fax: (360) 788-6801
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Identifiers

Identifiers for JAMES DOUGLAS, JR.

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DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
OTHERAETNAWA7545055
OTHERL&I AND CRIME VICTIMSWA139002
OTHERREGENCEWA35311
MEDICAIDWA1588626071
Taxonomy Code(s)

A taxonomy code is a code that describes the health care service provider's type, classification, and the area of specialization. The primary specialty for this provider is indicated as (Primary) below.

Taxonomy Classification / Specialization State License
208G00000X
- Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) (Primary)
WA MD00032041

The taxonomy codes are selected by the provider at the time of NPI registration. Selection of a taxonomy code does not replace any credentialing or validation process that the provider requesting the code should complete.

Additional Information

Education
DUKE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE - Graduated 1978
Accepts Medicare
This provider may accept Medicare Assignment. The Medicare-approved amount is the total the doctor or supplier can be paid. When a doctor accepts the Medicare-approved amount as payment, you won't be billed for more than the Medicare deductible & coinsurance.
Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Order Power Mobility Devices
Affiliations
JAMES DOUGLAS, JR. is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • ST JOSEPH HOSPITAL
      2901 SQUALICUM PARKWAY
      BELLINGHAM, WA 98225

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