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JAMES M TAFT P.A.
NPI 1174571194
Physician Assistant in Providence, RI

Active since May 04, 2006PECOS Enrolled
593 EDDY ST, PROVIDENCE, RI 02903(401) 444-8362(401) 444-8366 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 4, 2019. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About James M Taft P.a. NPPES

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

JAMES M TAFT P.A. (NPI 1174571194) is an individual physician assistant in Providence, Rhode Island, licensed in Rhode Island (PA00599) and active in the NPI registry since May 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Our Lady Of Fatima Hospital, and is a graduate of Other (1983).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1174571194
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy363A00000X
Provider Legal NameJAMES M TAFTCredential: P.A.
Location Address593 EDDY STProvidence, RI 02903-4923
Mailing Address117 Ellenfield St Ste 101Providence, RI 02905-4513 · (401) 444-6779 · Fax (401) 444-6912
Phone(401) 444-8362
Fax(401) 444-8366
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1983
Enumeration DateMay 4, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 4, 2019
✔ NPI 1174571194 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPhysician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363A00000X
License✔ Licensed in RI · PA00599
Definition
A physician assistant is a person who has successfully completed an accredited education program for physician assistant, is licensed by the state and is practicing within the scope of that license. Physician assistants are formally trained to perform many of the routine, time-consuming tasks a physician can do. In some states, they may prescribe medications. They take medical histories, perform physical exams, order lab tests and x-rays, and give inoculations. Most states require that they work under the supervision of a physician.
593 EDDY ST, Providence, RI 02903
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Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid02264799NY

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include WellSense Health Plan.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 (PECOS)

James M Taft P.a. is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

PECOS PAC ID9638128952
PECOS Enrollment IDI20150212000551
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 Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show James Taft reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Rhode Island Hospital
Same address
Neurology
593 EDDY ST
Providence, RI 02903
  • Physician assistant employed and billed by this organization, Rhode Island enrollment
  • 12 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1902902364 (401) 444-5603

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 2

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

Our Lady Of Fatima Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · North Providence, RI
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number410005
Location200 High Service AvenueNorth Providence, RI 02904 · Providence County
Emergency services

Rhode Island Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Providence, RI
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipTribal
CMS Certification Number410007
Location593 Eddy StreetProvidence, RI 02903 · Providence County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 02903 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
$90.48 typical visit price
range $58.57 – $177.03
Typical copayment $22.62 (range $14.64 – $44.25)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$72.93 typical visit price
range $18.92 – $144.38
Typical copayment $18.23 (range $4.73 – $36.09)
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.

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.

DR. KEITH-AUSTIN SCARFO D.O.
Anesthesiology
593 EDDY ST, APC 6
PROVIDENCE, RI 02903
Providence County (401) 444-3777
AILEEN HSUEH
Surgery
593 EDDY ST
PROVIDENCE, RI 02903
Providence County (401) 444-8450
RHODE ISLAND HOSPITAL
General Acute Care Hospital
593 EDDY ST, MAIN 4
PROVIDENCE, RI 02903
Providence County (401) 444-7585
DR. GA HIE NAM M.D.
Pathology (Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology)
593 EDDY ST
PROVIDENCE, RI 02903
Providence County (401) 444-5057
EUGENIE ATALLAH
Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology)
593 EDDY ST
PROVIDENCE, RI 02903
Providence County (401) 606-2645
BRET CAULFIELD
Physician Assistant
593 EDDY ST
PROVIDENCE, RI 02903
Providence County (401) 444-4000
JUNG HO GONG
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
593 EDDY ST
PROVIDENCE, RI 02903
Providence County (401) 793-2695
FANNY HUANG MD
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
593 EDDY ST
PROVIDENCE, RI 02903
Providence County (401) 444-4741

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 Taft's NPI number?

The NPI number for James Taft is 1174571194. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 4, 2006.

Where is James Taft located?

James Taft practices at 593 Eddy St, Providence, RI 02903. The listed phone number is (401) 444-8362.

What is James Taft's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Physician Assistant with taxonomy code 363A00000X.

Is James Taft enrolled in Medicare?

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

Which organization bills Medicare for James Taft's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), James Taft is a physician assistant employed by Rhode Island Hospital (Providence, RI), which bills Medicare and receives payment for James Taft's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does James Taft accept?

Health plans from WellSense Health Plan list James Taft 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 Taft affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, James Taft is affiliated with Our Lady Of Fatima Hospital and Rhode Island Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for James Taft was last updated on February 4, 2019. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 7 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.