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JAMES NORWOOD M.D.
NPI 1033293477
Internal Medicine in Lenoir, NC

Active since October 24, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
321 MULBERRY ST SW, LENOIR, NC 28645(828) 757-5504(828) 757-5501 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 18, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Mar 18, 2021, Dec 2, 2019 (2 updates tracked since 2019).

About James Norwood M.d. NPPES

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

JAMES NORWOOD M.D. (NPI 1033293477) is an individual internal medicine provider in Lenoir, North Carolina, licensed in North Carolina (2014-02061) and active in the NPI registry since October 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Caldwell Memorial Hospital, and maintains a secondary practice location in Stockton.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1033293477
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207R00000X
Provider Legal NameJAMES NORWOODCredential: M.D.
Location Address321 MULBERRY ST SWLenoir, NC 28645-5720
Mailing Address600 Coffee RdModesto, CA 95355-4201 · (209) 524-1211
Phone(828) 757-5504
Fax(828) 757-5501
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Nebraska College Of MedicineGraduated 1989
Enumeration DateOctober 24, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 18, 20212 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedMarch 18, 2021
✔ NPI 1033293477 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207R00000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in NC · 2014-02061✔ Licensed in CA · G 87821
Definition
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Also ListedHospitalistTaxonomy 208M00000X · License G87821 (CA)
321 MULBERRY ST SW, Lenoir, NC 28645
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 12505 W Hammer LnStockton, CA 95209-2839 · Phone (209) 957-7050

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter of North Carolina, Ambetter of Tennessee and more.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 Norwood 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 ID8527025246
PECOS Enrollment IDI20141208002055
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

3

Medicare enrollment records show James Norwood reassigns Medicare billing to 3 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Caldwell Memorial Hospital Inc.
Same address
Diagnostic Radiology
321 MULBERRY ST SW
Lenoir, NC 28645
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
  • 313 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1255221180 (828) 757-5100
Unc Physicians Network, LLC
114 mi
Urology
1236 HUFFMAN MILL RD, SUITE 2550
Burlington, NC 27215
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
  • 1,337 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1053751586 (336) 584-6300
Apogee Medical Group North Carolina
1,729 mi
Hospitalist
15059 N SCOTTSDALE ROAD, SUITE 600
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
  • 278 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1043518228 (602) 778-3600

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 6

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.
158 services85 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.
82 services50 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.
22 services22 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.
20 services20 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.
19 services12 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.
14 services14 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Caldwell Memorial Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Lenoir, NC
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other
CMS Certification Number340041
Location321 Mulberry St SWLenoir, NC 28645 · Caldwell County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 28645 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
$125.01 typical visit price
range $54.12 – $165.09
Typical copayment $31.25 (range $13.53 – $41.27)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$95.94 typical visit price
range $17.21 – $134.61
Typical copayment $23.98 (range $4.30 – $33.65)
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.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 4

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Portable gaseous oxygen system, rental; includes portable container, regulator, flowmeter, humidifier, cannula or mask, and tubing E0431
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC000N
1 supplier25 claims26 services$16.97 avg. paid by Medicare
Home ventilator, any type, used with non-invasive interface, (e.g., mask, chest shell) E0466
DME-Other DME · category DE005N
1 supplier23 claims24 services$914.80 avg. paid by Medicare
Oxygen concentrator, single delivery port, capable of delivering 85 percent or greater oxygen concentration at the prescribed flow rate E1390
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N
2 suppliers36 claims37 services$80.57 avg. paid by Medicare
Portable gaseous oxygen system, rental; home compressor used to fill portable oxygen cylinders; includes portable containers, regulator, flowmeter, humidifier, cannula or mask, and tubing K0738
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC000N
1 supplier11 claims11 services$32.87 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

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.

ANISHA ADHIKARI NEUPANE MD
Internal Medicine
321 MULBERRY ST SW
LENOIR, NC 28645
Caldwell County (828) 757-5504
THOMAS R. AYERS CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
321 MULBERRY ST SW
LENOIR, NC 28645
Caldwell County (828) 757-5100
CALDWELL EMERGENCY MEDICAL ASSOCIATES LLC
Emergency Medicine
321 MULBERRY ST SW
LENOIR, NC 28645
Caldwell County (843) 237-3378
DR. CHRISTOPHER LEE BENNETT PHARMD
Pharmacist
321 MULBERRY ST SW
LENOIR, NC 28645
Caldwell County (828) 757-5162
GEOFFREY WAYNE WRIGHT PA-C
Physician Assistant
321 MULBERRY ST SW
LENOIR, NC 28645
Caldwell County (828) 757-5504
ANDREW TACHUNG LU D.O.
Internal Medicine
321 MULBERRY ST SW
LENOIR, NC 28645
Caldwell County (828) 757-5504
DR. JOHN ALBERT DEW JR. M. D.
Internal Medicine (Pulmonary Disease)
321 MULBERRY ST SW, CALDWELL ACUTE CARE SPECIALISTS
LENOIR, NC 28645
Caldwell County (828) 757-5504
DONALD D MCNEILL MD PA
Pathology (Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology)
321 MULBERRY ST SW
LENOIR, NC 28645
Caldwell County (828) 757-5571

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 Norwood's NPI number?

The NPI number for James Norwood is 1033293477. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 24, 2006.

Where is James Norwood located?

James Norwood practices at 321 Mulberry St SW, Lenoir, NC 28645. The listed phone number is (828) 757-5504.

What is James Norwood's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207R00000X.

Is James Norwood enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. James Norwood 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 organizations bill Medicare for James Norwood's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), James Norwood reassigns Medicare benefits to 3 organizations: Caldwell Memorial Hospital Inc. (Lenoir, NC), Unc Physicians Network, LLC (Burlington, NC) and Apogee Medical Group North Carolina (Scottsdale, AZ). Each 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 Norwood's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does James Norwood accept?

Health plans from Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter of North Carolina, Ambetter of Tennessee and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC list James Norwood 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 Norwood affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, James Norwood is affiliated with Caldwell Memorial Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for James Norwood was last updated on March 18, 2021. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 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.