DR. JAMES CUNNINGHAM MD
NPI 1023084068
Surgery - Surgical Critical Care in Columbus, GA

Active since February 28, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
91.65/100
CMS Quality Rating
710 CENTER ST, COLUMBUS, GA 31901(706) 571-1454 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 17, 2014. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About Dr. James Cunningham Md NPPES

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

DR. JAMES CUNNINGHAM MD (NPI 1023084068) is an individual surgical critical care provider in Columbus, Georgia, licensed in Georgia (035842) and active in the NPI registry since February 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Piedmont Columbus Regional Midtown, and is a graduate of University Of Tennessee, Hsc, College Of Medicine (1970).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1023084068
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy2086S0102X
Provider Legal NameDR. JAMES CUNNINGHAMCredential: MD
Location Address710 CENTER STColumbus, GA 31901-1527
Mailing AddressPo Box 1038Columbus, GA 31902-1038 · (706) 660-6410
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Tennessee, Hsc, College Of MedicineGraduated 1970
Enumeration DateFebruary 28, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 17, 2014
NPI 1023084068 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

Primary SpecialtySurgery · Surgical Critical CareAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2086S0102X
License Licensed in GA · 035842
Definition
A surgeon with expertise in the management of the critically ill and postoperative patient, particularly the trauma victim, who specializes in critical care medicine diagnoses, treats and supports patients with multiple organ dysfunction. This specialist may have administrative responsibilities for intensive care units and may also facilitate and coordinate patient care among the primary physician, the critical care staff and other specialists.
Also ListedThoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)Taxonomy 208G00000X · License 035842 (GA)
710 CENTER ST, Columbus, GA 31901

Other Identifiers 4

Medicare UPINC14950GA
Medicaid000508692IGA
Medicaid000508692EGA
Medicare ID-Type Unspecified78BBBFNGA

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. James Cunningham Md 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 ID8426029737
PECOS Enrollment IDI20040802000888
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.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 4

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.

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 99233
Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.
299 services78 patients
Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 99291
Critical care involves immediate and constant attention by a team of specially-trained health professionals. It's for patients with life-threatening conditions, requiring first 30-74 minutes of intense monitoring and treatment.
114 services86 patients
Insertion of artery tube for blood sampling or infusion through skin 36620
This procedure involves placing a small tube into an artery, usually in the wrist or elbow, to collect blood samples or administer medication. It's done under local anesthesia and is a common, safe practice.
27 services22 patients
Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less 99238
Hospital discharge day management of 30 minutes or less includes finalizing your treatment, discussing your progress, and planning after-care at home. It ensures you're ready to leave the hospital and continue recovery safely.
21 services20 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Piedmont Columbus Regional Midtown

Acute Care Hospitals · Columbus, GA
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other
CMS Certification Number110064
Location710 Center StreetColumbus, GA 31901 · Muscogee County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

91.65/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Promoting Interoperability99
Improvement Activities20

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
710 CENTER ST, THE MEDICAL CENTER
COLUMBUS, GA 31901
Internal Medicine (Gastroenterology)
710 CENTER ST
COLUMBUS, GA 31901
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
710 CENTER ST
COLUMBUS, GA 31901
Pharmacist
710 CENTER ST
COLUMBUS, GA 31901
Pediatrics (Pediatric Critical Care Medicine)
710 CENTER ST
COLUMBUS, GA 31901
Ambulance (Land Transport)
710 CENTER ST
COLUMBUS, GA 31901
Nurse Practitioner (Pediatrics)
710 CENTER ST
COLUMBUS, GA 31901
Nurse Practitioner
710 CENTER ST
COLUMBUS, GA 31901

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 Cunningham's NPI number?

The NPI number for James Cunningham is 1023084068. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on February 28, 2006.

Where is James Cunningham located?

James Cunningham practices at 710 Center St, Columbus, GA 31901. The listed phone number is (706) 571-1454.

What is James Cunningham's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Surgery, specializing in Surgical Critical Care, with taxonomy code 2086S0102X.

Is James Cunningham enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. James Cunningham 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.

What insurance does James Cunningham accept?

Health plans from Alliant Health Plans, Inc. list James Cunningham as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

Is James Cunningham affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, James Cunningham is affiliated with Piedmont Columbus Regional Midtown.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for James Cunningham was last updated on September 17, 2014. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 11 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.