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MR. JAMES M WELLS DDS
NPI 1043340763
Dentist - General Practice in Morehead City, NC

Active since March 06, 2007Opted out of Medicare · through Nov 12, 2026
208 PROFESSIONAL CIR, MOREHEAD CITY, NC 28557(252) 247-3010(252) 247-3044 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 8, 2007. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About Mr. James M Wells Dds NPPES

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

MR. JAMES M WELLS DDS (NPI 1043340763) is an individual general practice provider in Morehead City, North Carolina, licensed in North Carolina (4131) and active in the NPI registry since March 2007. He has opted out of Medicare through November 12, 2026 and remains eligible to order and refer.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1043340763
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy1223G0001X
Provider Legal NameMR. JAMES M WELLSCredential: DDS
Location Address208 PROFESSIONAL CIRMorehead City, NC 28557-4302
Mailing Address208 Professional CirMorehead City, NC 28557-4302 · (252) 247-3010 · Fax (252) 247-3044
Phone(252) 247-3010
Fax(252) 247-3044
Sole ProprietorYes
Enumeration DateMarch 6, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 8, 2007
✔ NPI 1043340763 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyDentist · General PracticeDental Providers
Taxonomy Code1223G0001X
License✔ Licensed in NC · 4131
Definition
A general dentist is the primary dental care provider for patients of all ages. The general dentist is responsible for the diagnosis, treatment, management and overall coordination of services related to patients' oral health needs.
208 PROFESSIONAL CIR, Morehead City, NC 28557
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Other Identifiers 4

Medicaid8999118NC
Other99118NC · Blue Cross Blue Shield Nc
Other521973NC · United Concordia
Medicare UPINU36642NC

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Opted out of Medicare

Mr. James M Wells Dds has filed a Medicare opt-out affidavit. Services are provided under private contract between the provider and the patient, and are not billed to or reimbursed by Medicare. The opt-out is on file from November 12, 2014 through November 12, 2026.

Opt-Out Effective DateNovember 12, 2014
Opt-Out In Effect ThroughNovember 12, 2026Opt-out affidavits renew automatically every two years unless cancelled
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency– Power Mobility DevicesAn opted-out provider can still order and refer for Medicare patients in the categories marked above, even though their own services are not covered.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 28557 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
$83.90 typical visit price
range $54.12 – $165.09
Typical copayment $20.97 (range $13.53 – $41.27)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$67.72 typical visit price
range $17.21 – $134.61
Typical copayment $16.93 (range $4.30 – $33.65)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 2

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

DR. JAMES MCSHERRY WELLS III D.D.S.
Dentist
208 PROFESSIONAL CIR
MOREHEAD CITY, NC 28557
Carteret County (252) 247-6780
DR. MAXIE GENE JOLLEY III DMD
Dentist (General Practice)
208 PROFESSIONAL CIR
MOREHEAD CITY, NC 28557
Carteret County (252) 247-3010

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 Wells's NPI number?

The NPI number for James Wells is 1043340763. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 6, 2007.

Where is James Wells located?

James Wells practices at 208 Professional Cir, Morehead City, NC 28557. The listed phone number is (252) 247-3010.

What is James Wells's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Dentist, specializing in General Practice, with taxonomy code 1223G0001X.

Is James Wells enrolled in Medicare?

No. James Wells has opted out of Medicare through November 12, 2026. Care is provided under private contracts, and Medicare does not pay for services furnished by providers who have opted out. The provider remains eligible to order and refer services for Medicare patients.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for James Wells 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.