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JAMES FRANCIS WRIGHT MD
NPI 1043342405
Emergency Medicine in Brevard, NC

Active since March 12, 2007PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
260 HOSPITAL DR, BREVARD, NC 28712(828) 883-5330(828) 883-5242 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 21, 2016. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: Oct 21, 2016, Jan 13, 2016 (2 updates tracked since 2016).

About James Francis Wright Md NPPES

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

JAMES FRANCIS WRIGHT MD (NPI 1043342405) is an individual emergency medicine provider in Brevard, North Carolina, licensed in North Carolina (34935) and active in the NPI registry since March 2007. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Memorial Mission Hospital And Asheville Surgery Ce, and is a graduate of Tulane University School Of Medicine (1979).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1043342405
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207P00000X
Provider Legal NameJAMES FRANCIS WRIGHTCredential: MD
Location Address260 HOSPITAL DRBrevard, NC 28712-3378
Mailing AddressPo Box 602373Charlotte, NC 28260-2373 · (828) 213-1500 · Fax (828) 651-6570
Phone(828) 883-5330
Fax(828) 883-5242
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSTulane University School Of MedicineGraduated 1979
Enumeration DateMarch 12, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 21, 20162 updates tracked since enumeration
✔ NPI 1043342405 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyEmergency MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207P00000X
License✔ Licensed in NC · 34935
Definition
An emergency physician focuses on the immediate decision making and action necessary to prevent death or any further disability both in the pre-hospital setting by directing emergency medical technicians and in the emergency department. The emergency physician provides immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization and disposition of a generally diversified population of adult and pediatric patients in response to acute illness and injury.
Also ListedFamily MedicineTaxonomy 207Q00000X · License 34935 (NC)
260 HOSPITAL DR, Brevard, NC 28712
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Other Identifiers 5

Medicare UPINC591803387SC
OtherNCP839BNC · Medicare Ptan
OtherNCP839ANC · Medicare Ptan
Medicare UPINC59180SC
Medicaid400649SC

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, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

James Francis Wright 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 ID1456525138
PECOS Enrollment IDI20151110001199
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 5

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.

Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making 99285
An emergency department visit for severe conditions is when you urgently seek medical help due to serious health issues. These could be severe injuries, breathing problems, unbearable pain, or sudden severe illness. Doctors and nurses will provide immediate care to stabilize your condition.
165 services158 patients
Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making 99284
An emergency department visit for a high-severity issue means you're experiencing a serious health problem that needs immediate attention. This could be a severe injury, serious illness, or life-threatening condition. Medical professionals will provide urgent care to stabilize your condition.
105 services103 patients
Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only 93010
A routine electrocardiogram (ECG) with 12 leads is a simple, non-invasive test that records the electrical activity of your heart. It helps in identifying heart conditions by detecting irregularities in your heart rhythms. The results are interpreted and a report is provided.
91 services82 patients
Emergency department visit with low level of medical decision making 99283
An emergency department visit for a problem of moderate severity involves immediate medical attention for issues like minor fractures, burns, or high fever. The healthcare team will assess your condition, provide necessary treatment, and may suggest further tests or admission if required.
51 services50 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.
13 services13 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 3

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

Memorial Mission Hospital And Asheville Surgery Ce

Acute Care Hospitals · Asheville, NC
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number340002
Location509 Biltmore AveAsheville, NC 28801 · Buncombe County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Highlands Cashiers Hospital

Critical Access Hospitals · Highlands, NC
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number341316
Location190 Hospital DriveHighlands, NC 28741 · Macon County
Emergency services

Transylvania Regional Hospital, Inc

Critical Access Hospitals · Brevard, NC
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number341319
Location90 Hospital Drive PO Box 1116Brevard, NC 28712 · Transylvania County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 28712 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
$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.

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.

MH TRANSYLVANIA REGIONAL HOSPITAL, LLLP
Skilled Nursing Facility
260 HOSPITAL DR
BREVARD, NC 28712
Transylvania County (808) 884-9111
DAVID STEPHEN LAUGHLIN PA
Physician Assistant
260 HOSPITAL DR
BREVARD, NC 28712
Transylvania County (828) 883-5330
ARTHUR EUGENE HUGGINS JR. MD
Emergency Medicine
260 HOSPITAL DR
BREVARD, NC 28712
Transylvania County (828) 883-5330
MISSION HOSPITAL
Pediatrics
260 HOSPITAL DR
BREVARD, NC 28712
Transylvania County (828) 844-9111
TRANSYLVANIA COMMUNTY HOSPITAL, INC
Skilled Nursing Facility
260 HOSPITAL DR, MEDICAL STAFF SERVICES- MAIL CODE #15
BREVARD, NC 28712
Transylvania County (828) 862-6399
WILLIAM RICHARD ZINK PA
Physician Assistant
260 HOSPITAL DR
BREVARD, NC 28712
Transylvania County (828) 884-9111
DAVID LOCKE GLENN JR. MD
Emergency Medicine
260 HOSPITAL DR
BREVARD, NC 28712
Transylvania County (828) 883-5330
MISSION MEDICAL ASSOCIATES INC
Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology)
260 HOSPITAL DR
BREVARD, NC 28712
Transylvania County (828) 884-9111

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 Wright's NPI number?

The NPI number for James Wright is 1043342405. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 12, 2007.

Where is James Wright located?

James Wright practices at 260 Hospital Dr, Brevard, NC 28712. The listed phone number is (828) 883-5330.

What is James Wright's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Emergency Medicine with taxonomy code 207P00000X.

Is James Wright enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. James Wright 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 Wright accept?

Health plans from Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter of North Carolina, Ambetter of Tennessee and First Choice Next list James Wright 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 Wright affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, James Wright is affiliated with Memorial Mission Hospital And Asheville Surgery Ce, Highlands Cashiers Hospital and Transylvania Regional Hospital, Inc.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for James Wright was last updated on October 21, 2016. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 9 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.