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JAMES DENNIS ODUM JR. MD
NPI 1134515943
Pediatrics - Pediatric Critical Care Medicine in Kansas City, MO

Active since April 08, 2015PECOS Enrolled
2401 GILLHAM RD, KANSAS CITY, MO 64108(816) 234-3000(816) 302-9939 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 30, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: Jul 30, 2026, May 23, 2022, Jul 2, 2018 (3 updates tracked since 2018).

About James Dennis Odum Jr. Md NPPES

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

JAMES DENNIS ODUM JR. MD (NPI 1134515943) is an individual pediatric critical care medicine provider in Kansas City, Missouri, licensed in Missouri (2026017022) and active in the NPI registry since April 2015. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1134515943
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy2080P0203X
Provider Legal NameJAMES DENNIS ODUM JR.Credential: MD
Location Address2401 GILLHAM RDKansas City, MO 64108-4619
Mailing Address2401 Gillham Rd, Attn: Provider Enrollment DeptKansas City, MO 64108-4619 · (816) 701-5200 · Fax (816) 302-9939
Fax(816) 302-9939
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateApril 8, 2015
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 30, 20263 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJuly 30, 2026
NPI 1134515943 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyPediatrics · Pediatric Critical Care MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2080P0203X
Licenses Licensed in MO · 2026017022 Licensed in KS · 04-52934
Definition
A pediatrician expert in advanced life support for children from the term or near-term neonate to the adolescent. This competence extends to the critical care management of life-threatening organ system failure from any cause in both medical and surgical patients and to the support of vital physiological functions. This specialist may have administrative responsibilities for intensive care units and also facilitates patient care among other specialists.
2401 GILLHAM RD, Kansas City, MO 64108

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

James Dennis Odum Jr. Md is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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.

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.

Pediatrics (Pediatric Cardiology)
2401 GILLHAM RD
KANSAS CITY, MO 64108
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
2401 GILLHAM RD
KANSAS CITY, MO 64108
Pediatrics (Sleep Medicine)
2401 GILLHAM RD
KANSAS CITY, MO 64108
Audiologist
2401 GILLHAM RD, HEARING AND SPEECH CLINIC
KANSAS CITY, MO 64108
Nurse Practitioner (Neonatal, Critical Care)
2401 GILLHAM RD
KANSAS CITY, MO 64108
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
2401 GILLHAM RD
KANSAS CITY, MO 64108
Anesthesiologist Assistant
2401 GILLHAM RD
KANSAS CITY, MO 64108
Psychologist (Clinical)
2401 GILLHAM RD
KANSAS CITY, MO 64108

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 Odum's NPI number?

The NPI number for James Odum is 1134515943. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 8, 2015.

Where is James Odum located?

James Odum practices at 2401 Gillham Rd, Kansas City, MO 64108. The listed phone number is (816) 234-3000.

What is James Odum's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pediatrics, specializing in Pediatric Critical Care Medicine, with taxonomy code 2080P0203X.

Is James Odum enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. James Odum is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

What insurance does James Odum accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama list James Odum 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for James Odum was last updated on July 30, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 12 days 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.