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JAMES C RAINS JR MD PC
NPI 1184901530
Ophthalmology in Bessemer, AL

Active since November 14, 2011
985 9TH AVE SW, SUITE 401, BESSEMER, AL 35022(205) 481-7840(205) 481-7812 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 16, 2011. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About James C Rains Jr Md Pc NPPES

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

JAMES C RAINS JR MD PC (NPI 1184901530) is a healthcare organization registered as an ophthalmology in Bessemer, Alabama and active in the NPI registry since November 2011. The organization lists James C Rains, Chairman/ceo/chief Stockholder, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1184901530
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy207W00000X
Legal Business NameJAMES C RAINS JR MD PC
Location Address985 9TH AVE SW, SUITE 401Bessemer, AL 35022-4500
Mailing Address985 9th Ave Sw, Suite 401Bessemer, AL 35022-4500 · (205) 481-7840 · Fax (205) 481-7812
Phone(205) 481-7840
Fax(205) 481-7812
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialJames C RainsChairman/ceo/chief Stockholder · (205) 481-7840
Enumeration DateNovember 14, 2011
Last NPPES UpdateNovember 16, 2011
✔ NPI 1184901530 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOphthalmologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207W00000X
License✔ Licensed in AL · 5723
Definition
An ophthalmologist has the knowledge and professional skills needed to provide comprehensive eye and vision care. Ophthalmologists are medically trained to diagnose, monitor and medically or surgically treat all ocular and visual disorders. This includes problems affecting the eye and its component structures, the eyelids, the orbit and the visual pathways. In so doing, an ophthalmologist prescribes vision services, including glasses and contact lenses.
985 9TH AVE SW, Bessemer, AL 35022
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Other Identifiers 1

Medicare UPIND08192AL

Group Practice 1

Group TaxonomyThis provdier is a business group of one or more individual practitioners, all of who practice with the same area of specialization.193400000X SINGLE SPECIALTY GROUP

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment and the clinicians who bill Medicare through this organization, from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

James C Rains Jr Md Pc is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

Medicare enrollment records show 1 clinician reassigns Medicare billing to James C Rains Jr MD PC, which bills Medicare for the services this clinician delivers.

Clinician (1)

James Rains, MD
Ophthalmology
NPI 1114080017
995 9TH AVE SW STE 310
Bessemer, AL 35022
(205) 876-8988
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.4 mi

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

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 C Rains Jr MD PC's NPI number?

The NPI number for James C Rains Jr MD PC is 1184901530. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on November 14, 2011.

Where is James C Rains Jr MD PC located?

James C Rains Jr MD PC is located at 985 9th Ave SW Suite 401, Bessemer, AL 35022. The listed phone number is (205) 481-7840.

What is James C Rains Jr MD PC's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Ophthalmology with taxonomy code 207W00000X.

Is James C Rains Jr MD PC enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. James C Rains Jr MD PC is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through James C Rains Jr MD PC?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 1 clinician (Ophthalmology) reassigns their Medicare billing to James C Rains Jr MD PC. A 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 the clinician's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for James C Rains Jr MD PC was last updated on November 16, 2011. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 14 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.