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WILLIAM A. JAMES M.D.
NPI 1063494508
Internal Medicine in Rives, TN

Active since November 18, 2005PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
4772 WILL DICKERSON RD, RIVES, TN 38253(731) 536-1100 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 7, 2007. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About William A. James M.d. NPPES

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

WILLIAM A. JAMES M.D. (NPI 1063494508) is an individual internal medicine provider in Rives, Tennessee, licensed in Tennessee (MD17408) and active in the NPI registry since November 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Lauderdale Community Hospital, and is a graduate of University Of Tennessee, Hsc, College Of Medicine (1985).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1063494508
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207R00000X
Provider Legal NameWILLIAM A. JAMESCredential: M.D.
Location Address4772 WILL DICKERSON RDRives, TN 38253-3163
Mailing Address4772 Will Dickerson RdRives, TN 38253-3163 · (731) 536-1100
Phone(731) 536-1100
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Tennessee, Hsc, College Of MedicineGraduated 1985
Enumeration DateNovember 18, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 7, 2007
✔ NPI 1063494508 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 TN · MD17408✔ Licensed in FL · ME79994✔ Licensed in KY · 26231
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 ListedEmergency MedicineTaxonomy 207P00000X · License ME79994 (FL)
4772 WILL DICKERSON RD, Rives, TN 38253
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Other Identifiers 8

Medicare ID-Type Unspecified3706440TN
Medicare PINAB059ZFL
Other4080616Aetna
Other7800781FL · Aetna
Medicaid3706440TN
Other91547FL · Bcbs
Other3000283Blue Cross
Medicare UPINA98914

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, Cigna Healthcare, Oscar Health Plan, Inc. and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

William A. James 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 ID9638131253
PECOS Enrollment IDI20041027000259
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

11

Medicare enrollment records show William James reassigns Medicare billing to 11 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Bhg Xxxi, LLC
29 mi
Rehabilitation, Substance Use Disorder
640 US HIGHWAY 51 BYP E STE M
Dyersburg, TN 38024
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Tennessee enrollment
  • 12 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1285057638 (731) 285-6535
Wellness Ambulatory Care Inc.
29 mi
Rehabilitation, Substance Use Disorder
640 US HIGHWAY 51 BYP E STE M
Dyersburg, TN 38024
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Tennessee enrollment
  • 28 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1235721861 (731) 285-6535
Lauderdale Community Hospital LLC
52 mi
Emergency Care
340 ASBURY AVE
Ripley, TN 38063
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Tennessee enrollment
  • Also billed through NPI 1376175687 (Tennessee)
  • 49 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1962034272 (731) 221-2200
Bhg Xxvii, LLC
89 mi
Rehabilitation, Substance Use Disorder
85 HARRISON ST
Savannah, TN 38372
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Tennessee enrollment
  • 13 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1568009181 (731) 925-2767
Vcphcs Xxi, LLC
94 mi
Rehabilitation, Substance Use Disorder
2165 SPICER CV STE 5
Memphis, TN 38134
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Tennessee enrollment
  • 13 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1538505649 (901) 372-7878
Vcphcs Viii, LLC
101 mi
Rehabilitation, Substance Use Disorder
1734 MADISON AVE
Memphis, TN 38104
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Tennessee enrollment
  • 13 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1477999480 (901) 722-9420
Vcphcs I, LLC
103 mi
Rehabilitation, Substance Use Disorder
4539 WINCHESTER ROAD, SUITE 111
Memphis, TN 38118
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Tennessee enrollment
  • 13 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1295994671 (901) 375-1050
Vcphcs Xvii, LLC
120 mi
Rehabilitation, Substance Use Disorder
1202 S JAMES CAMPBELL BLVD, SUITE 7A
Columbia, TN 38401
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Tennessee enrollment
  • 12 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1508202524 (931) 381-0020
Vcphcs Ix, LLC
123 mi
Rehabilitation, Substance Use Disorder
342 22ND AVE N
Nashville, TN 37203
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Tennessee enrollment
  • 14 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1730525783 (615) 321-2575
Drd Management, Inc
284 mi
Rehabilitation, Substance Use Disorder
412 CITICO
Knoxville, TN 37921
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Tennessee enrollment
  • 9 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1366601775 (865) 522-0661

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Lauderdale Community Hospital

Critical Access Hospitals · Ripley, TN
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number441314
Location340 Asbury AvenueRipley, TN 38063 · Lauderdale County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 38253 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
$121.80 typical visit price
range $52.64 – $160.89
Typical copayment $30.45 (range $13.16 – $40.22)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$93.60 typical visit price
range $16.72 – $131.41
Typical copayment $23.40 (range $4.18 – $32.85)
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.

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 William James's NPI number?

The NPI number for William James is 1063494508. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on November 18, 2005.

Where is William James located?

William James practices at 4772 Will Dickerson Rd, Rives, TN 38253. The listed phone number is (731) 536-1100.

What is William James's specialty?

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

Is William James enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. William James 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 William James's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), William James reassigns Medicare benefits to 11 organizations: Bhg Xxxi, LLC (Dyersburg, TN), Wellness Ambulatory Care Inc. (Dyersburg, TN), Lauderdale Community Hospital LLC (Ripley, TN), Bhg Xxvii, LLC (Savannah, TN), Vcphcs Xxi, LLC (Memphis, TN) and 6 more organizations, listed in the Medicare section above. 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 William James's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does William James accept?

Health plans from BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, Cigna Healthcare, Oscar Health Plan, Inc. and Oscar Insurance Company list William James 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 William James affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, William James is affiliated with Lauderdale Community Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for William James was last updated on September 7, 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.