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JAMES WILLIAM SCHLIMMER M.D.
NPI 1598708265
Anesthesiology in Minneapolis, MN

Active since June 13, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
701 PARK AVENUE, HENNEPIN COUNTY MEDICAL CENTER, MINNEAPOLIS, MN 50415(612) 873-4056 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 8, 2007. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About James William Schlimmer M.d. NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

JAMES WILLIAM SCHLIMMER M.D. (NPI 1598708265) is an individual anesthesiology provider in Minneapolis, Minnesota, licensed in Minnesota (44820) and active in the NPI registry since June 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with M Health Fairview Ridges Hospital, and is a graduate of University Of Iowa, Rj & L Carver College Of Medicine (1988).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1598708265
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207L00000X
Provider Legal NameJAMES WILLIAM SCHLIMMERCredential: M.D.
Location Address701 PARK AVENUE, HENNEPIN COUNTY MEDICAL CENTERMinneapolis, MN 50415
Mailing Address914 S 8th StMinneapolis, MN 55404-1210 · (612) 873-4056
Phone(612) 873-4056
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Iowa, Rj & L Carver College Of MedicineGraduated 1988
Enumeration DateJune 13, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 8, 2007
✔ NPI 1598708265 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyAnesthesiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207L00000X
License✔ Licensed in MN · 44820
Definition
An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. The anesthesiologist assesses the risk of the patient undergoing surgery and optimizes the patient's condition prior to, during and after surgery. In addition to these management responsibilities, the anesthesiologist provides medical management and consultation in pain management and critical care medicine. Anesthesiologists diagnose and treat acute, long-standing and cancer pain problems; diagnose and treat patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries; direct resuscitation in the care of patients with cardiac or respiratory emergencies, including the need for artificial ventilation; and supervise post-anesthesia recovery.
701 PARK AVENUE, Minneapolis, MN 50415
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Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

James William Schlimmer M.d. is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID7113994724
PECOS Enrollment IDI20050216000622
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Medicare Billing Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show James Schlimmer reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Metropolitan Anesthesia Network, LLP
10 mi
Anesthesiology
14700 28TH AVE N, SUITE 20
Plymouth, MN 55447
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Minnesota enrollment
  • 1,033 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1558314427 (763) 559-3779

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 3

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Anesthesia for lens surgery 00142
Anesthesia for lens surgery involves administering medication to numb the eye area, ensuring you feel no pain during the procedure. This can be a local anesthetic (numbing only the eye area) or general (where you're asleep). It helps make the surgery comfortable and stress-free.
23 services23 patients
Anesthesia for procedure for total knee joint replacement 01402
Anesthesia for a total knee joint replacement numbs your body to eliminate pain during surgery. This could be general anesthesia where you're unconscious, or regional anesthesia where only the leg is numb. It's administered by a specialist, ensuring safety and comfort.
15 services15 patients
Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into thigh nerve (femoral nerve) 64447
This procedure involves injecting a numbing agent and/or steroid into a nerve in your thigh. It's done to alleviate pain or inflammation. A needle will be carefully positioned near the nerve, and the medicine will be administered.
11 services11 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

M Health Fairview Ridges Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Burnsville, MN
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Church
CMS Certification Number240207
Location201 East Nicollet BoulevardBurnsville, MN 55337 · Dakota County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is James Schlimmer's NPI number?

The NPI number for James Schlimmer is 1598708265. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 13, 2006.

Where is James Schlimmer located?

James Schlimmer practices at 701 Park Avenue Hennepin County Medical Center, Minneapolis, MN 50415. The listed phone number is (612) 873-4056.

What is James Schlimmer's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Anesthesiology with taxonomy code 207L00000X.

Is James Schlimmer enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. James Schlimmer is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

Which organization bills Medicare for James Schlimmer's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), James Schlimmer reassigns Medicare benefits to Metropolitan Anesthesia Network, LLP (Plymouth, MN). The reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for James Schlimmer's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

Is James Schlimmer affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, James Schlimmer is affiliated with M Health Fairview Ridges Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for James Schlimmer was last updated on July 8, 2007. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 19 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.