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JAMES MICHAEL TATUM M.D.
NPI 1114204666
Surgery in Long Beach, CA

Active since November 11, 2011PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
87.59/100
CMS Quality Rating
1045 ATLANTIC AVE STE 506, LONG BEACH, CA 90813(562) 432-9911(562) 391-0180 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 26, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

Record update history: Aug 14, 2019, Mar 17, 2018, Jul 20, 2017 (3 updates tracked since 2017).

About James Michael Tatum M.d. NPPES

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

JAMES MICHAEL TATUM M.D. (NPI 1114204666) is an individual surgery provider in Long Beach, California, licensed in California (A117856) and active in the NPI registry since November 2011. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of University Of Washington School Of Medicine (2010).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1114204666
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208600000X
Provider Legal NameJAMES MICHAEL TATUMCredential: M.D.
Location Address1045 ATLANTIC AVE STE 506Long Beach, CA 90813-3414
Mailing Address1045 Atlantic Ave Ste 1004Long Beach, CA 90813-3423 · (562) 432-9911 · Fax (562) 391-0180
Phone(562) 432-9911
Fax(562) 391-0180
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Washington School Of MedicineGraduated 2010
Enumeration DateNovember 11, 2011
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 26, 20233 updates tracked since enumeration
✔ NPI 1114204666 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtySurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208600000X
License✔ Licensed in CA · A117856
Definition
A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.
Also ListedSurgery · Surgical Critical CareTaxonomy 2086S0102X · License A117856 (CA)
1045 ATLANTIC AVE STE 506, Long Beach, CA 90813
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Other Identifiers 1

OtherA117856CA · State License Number

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

James Michael Tatum 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 ID648585257
PECOS Enrollment IDI20150811005413
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.

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.
67 services49 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.
23 services23 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.
23 services15 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.
18 services18 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.
16 services16 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 90813 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
$96.36 typical visit price
range $62.96 – $187.60
Typical copayment $24.09 (range $15.74 – $46.90)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$77.96 typical visit price
range $20.84 – $153.61
Typical copayment $19.49 (range $5.21 – $38.40)
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.

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.

87.59/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality73.94
Improvement Activities40

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES

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

JAMES A. MURRAY MD
Surgery
1045 ATLANTIC AVE STE 506
LONG BEACH, CA 90813
Los Angeles County (562) 432-9911

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 Tatum's NPI number?

The NPI number for James Tatum is 1114204666. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on November 11, 2011.

Where is James Tatum located?

James Tatum practices at 1045 Atlantic Ave Ste 506, Long Beach, CA 90813. The listed phone number is (562) 432-9911.

What is James Tatum's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Surgery with taxonomy code 208600000X.

Is James Tatum enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. James Tatum 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for James Tatum was last updated on September 26, 2023. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 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.