DR. JAMES GEORGE LAMPHEAR MD, PHD
NPI 1144202235
Pediatrics - Pediatric Gastroenterology in Asheville, NC
About Dr. James George Lamphear Md, Phd NPPES
Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.
DR. JAMES GEORGE LAMPHEAR MD, PHD (NPI 1144202235) is an individual pediatric gastroenterology provider in Asheville, North Carolina, licensed in North Carolina (2023-02507) and active in the NPI registry since November 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.
NPPES Registry Identity
Specialties & Licenses
Other Identifiers 1
Accepted Insurance
Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS
Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.
Medicare Enrollment Status
Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)
Dr. James George Lamphear Md, Phd is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).
Medicare Billing Reassignment
Medicare enrollment records show James Lamphear reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.
Asheville, NC 28803
- Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
- Medicare enrollment name: Mission Health Community Multispecialty Providers LLC
- 824 clinicians in this Medicare group
Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.
Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area
Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 28803 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.
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.
ASHEVILLE, NC 28803
ASHEVILLE, NC 28803
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 Lamphear's NPI number?
The NPI number for James Lamphear is 1144202235. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on November 15, 2005.
Where is James Lamphear located?
James Lamphear practices at 11 Vanderbilt Park Dr, Asheville, NC 28803. The listed phone number is (828) 213-1740.
What is James Lamphear's specialty?
The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pediatrics, specializing in Pediatric Gastroenterology, with taxonomy code 2080P0206X.
Is James Lamphear enrolled in Medicare?
Yes. James Lamphear is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.
Which organization bills Medicare for James Lamphear's services?
According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), James Lamphear reassigns Medicare benefits to Mission Community Anesthesiology Specialists LLC (Asheville, NC). The 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 James Lamphear's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.
What insurance does James Lamphear accept?
Health plans from Cigna Healthcare, First Choice Next and Oscar Health Plan of North Carolina, Inc list James Lamphear 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 Lamphear was last updated on August 22, 2023. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 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.
# Dr. James George Lamphear, MD, PHD · NPI 1144202235
Pediatric Gastroenterology physician in Asheville, North Carolina. Individual provider, active in the CMS NPPES registry since November 15, 2005.
## Identity
- **NPI:** 1144202235 (Entity type: Individual)
- **Enumerated:** November 15, 2005
- **Primary specialty:** Pediatrics - Pediatric Gastroenterology · taxonomy 2080P0206X
- **State license:** 2023-02507 (North Carolina)
- **Sole proprietor:** No
## Practice location
- **Address:** 11 VANDERBILT PARK DR, Asheville, NC 28803-1700
- **Phone:** (828) 213-1740
## Medicare
- **Medicare:** Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)
- **Ordering & referring:** eligible for Part B labs & imaging, durable medical equipment, home health, power mobility devices
- **Bills Medicare through:** Mission Community Anesthesiology Specialists LLC (NPI 1508336157, Asheville, NC), under Medicare reassignment (form CMS-855R) · CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release
## Record status
- **NPPES last updated:** August 22, 2023
- **Other identifiers:** Medicaid 003200231B (GA)
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Source: [NPI Profile](https://npiprofile.com/npi/1144202235) · Data from the CMS NPPES public registry.