JAMES THELBERT FIELDS MD
NPI 1023087277
Hospitalist in Columbia, SC

Q: What is James Fields's NPI number?

The NPI number for James Fields is 1023087277. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 17, 2006.

Q: What is James Fields's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Hospitalist with taxonomy code 208M00000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for James Fields was last updated on December 18, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 22 months 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.

Active since March 17, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

14 RICHLAND MEDICAL PARK DR STE 320, COLUMBIA, SC 29203(803) 434-6771 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 18, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Dec 18, 2024, Apr 23, 2021, Feb 20, 2019 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2016).

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About James Thelbert Fields Md NPPES

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

JAMES THELBERT FIELDS MD (NPI 1023087277) is an individual hospitalist provider in Columbia, South Carolina, licensed in South Carolina (24827) and active in the NPI registry since March 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Prisma Health Richland Hospital, and is a graduate of University Of South Carolina School Of Medicine (2002).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1023087277

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy208M00000X

Provider Legal NameJAMES THELBERT FIELDSCredential: MD

Location Address14 RICHLAND MEDICAL PARK DR STE 320Columbia, SC 29203-6896

Mailing Address300 E Mcbee Ave Fl 4Greenville, SC 29601-2842 · (864) 695-6697

Phone(803) 434-6771

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSUniversity Of South Carolina School Of MedicineGraduated 2002

Enumeration DateMarch 17, 2006

Last NPPES UpdateDecember 18, 20244 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedDecember 18, 2024

✔ NPI 1023087277 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyHospitalistAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code208M00000X

License✔ Licensed in SC · 24827

Definition

Hospitalists are physicians whose primary professional focus is the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their activities include patient care, teaching, research, and leadership related to Hospital Medicine. The term 'hospitalist' refers to physicians whose practice emphasizes providing care for hospitalized patients.

Also ListedInternal MedicineTaxonomy 207R00000X · License 24827 (SC), MD-2013-0292 (NM)

14 RICHLAND MEDICAL PARK DR STE 320, Columbia, SC 29203

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Other Identifiers 2

Medicaid248271SC

OtherAA15087579SC · Individual Medicare#

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Cigna Healthcare, First Choice Next.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

James Thelbert Fields 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 ID1658376553

PECOS Enrollment IDI20060928000075

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 Reassignments

Medicare enrollment records show James Fields reassigns Medicare billing to 6 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Prisma Health Medical Group-Midlands

Same address

Orthopaedic Surgery

14 RICHLAND MEDICAL PARK DR STE 200
Columbia, SC 29203

Reassigned Medicare billing, South Carolina enrollment
1,466 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1346761897 (803) 296-9200

Palmetto Primary Care Physicians, LLC

1.2 mi

Family Medicine

1415 BLANDING ST STE 2
Columbia, SC 29201

Reassigned Medicare billing, South Carolina enrollment
290 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1275177420 (803) 256-1518

Mcleod Regional Medical Center Of The Pee Dee, Inc

74 mi

Emergency Medical Services

555 E CHEVES ST
Florence, SC 29506

Reassigned Medicare billing, South Carolina enrollment
816 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1154371433 (843) 777-2000

Hospitalist Medicine Physicians Of North Carolina PLLC

159 mi

Internal Medicine

1200 N ELM ST, 5TH FLOOR
Greensboro, NC 27401

Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
254 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1164724902 (336) 832-5777

Cogent Healthcare Of Georgia PC

173 mi

Internal Medicine

400 CHARTER BLVD
Macon, GA 31210

Reassigned Medicare billing, South Carolina enrollment
268 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1609827823 (478) 757-8200

Cogent Healthcare Of North Carolina, PC

225 mi

Internal Medicine

2460 CURTIS ELLIS DR
Rocky Mount, NC 27804

Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
393 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1548207483 (828) 456-7311

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 7

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 35 minutes 99232

Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.

243 services129 patients

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.

216 services138 patients

Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes 99239

Hospital discharge day management over 30 minutes involves a detailed process to ensure a smooth transition from hospital to home. It includes final examinations, discussion of your hospital stay, post-discharge instructions, and coordinating follow-up care.

78 services77 patients

Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes 99231

Follow-up hospital inpatient care is a daily service where a healthcare professional checks on your health progress during your hospital stay. Each session typically lasts 15 minutes, involving updates on your condition and adjustments to your treatment plan, if necessary.

21 services17 patients

Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 99222

Initial hospital inpatient care is a service where a healthcare provider spends about 50 minutes per day overseeing your care while you're admitted in the hospital. This includes reviewing your health status, planning your treatment, and ensuring your safety and comfort.

15 services15 patients

Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223

Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.

15 services15 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 3

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

Prisma Health Richland Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Columbia, SC

3/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number420018

Location5 Medical ParkColumbia, SC 29203 · Richland County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Mcleod Regional Medical Center-Pee Dee

Acute Care Hospitals · Florence, SC

2/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number420051

Location555 E Cheves St Box 8700Florence, SC 29506 · Florence County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Prisma Health Baptist Parkridge

Acute Care Hospitals · Columbia, SC

5/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number420106

Location400 Palmetto Health ParkwayColumbia, SC 29212 · Lexington County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 29203 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient

$124.04 typical visit price

range $53.57 – $163.84

Typical copayment $31.01 (range $13.39 – $40.96)

Most-billed visit code 99204

Established Patient

$95.12 typical visit price

range $16.96 – $133.52

Typical copayment $23.78 (range $4.24 – $33.38)

Most-billed visit code 99214

Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

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.

Reported Quality Measures

e-Prescribing

At least one permissible prescription written by the MIPS eligible clinician is queried for a drug formulary and transmitted electronically using certified EHR technology.

95%1,691 patients4/55-star benchmark: 99%

Health Information Exchange

The MIPS eligible clinician that transitions or refers their patient to another setting of care or health care clinician (1) uses CEHRT to create a summary of care record; and (2) electronically transmits such summary to a receiving health care clinician for…

18%260 patients1/55-star benchmark: 88%

Medication Reconciliation

The MIPS eligible clinician performs medication reconciliation for at least one transition of care in which the patient is transitioned into the care of the MIPS eligible clinician.

96%94 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%

Patient-Specific Education

The MIPS eligible clinician must use clinically relevant information from CEHRT to identify patient-specific educational resources and provide access to those materials to at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician.

90%595 patients4/55-star benchmark: 97%

Provide Patient Access

At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period is provided timely access to view online, download, and transmit to a third party their health information subject to the MIPS eligible clinician's discretion to withhold…

80%595 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%

Secure Messaging

For at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period, a secure message was sent using the electronic messaging function of CEHRT to the patient (or the patient-authorized representative), or in response to a secure…

45%595 patients3/55-star benchmark: 89%

View, Download, or Transmit (VDT)

At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period (or patient-authorized representative) views, downloads or transmits their health information to a third party during the performance period.

48%595 patients

Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

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.

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