DR. JAMES BOWRON MCLESTER III M.D.
NPI 1235333600
Emergency Medicine in Birmingham, AL

Active since June 12, 2007PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
619 19TH ST S, BIRMINGHAM, AL 35249(205) 934-5038 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 30, 2008. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

About Dr. James Bowron Mclester Iii M.d. NPPES

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

DR. JAMES BOWRON MCLESTER III M.D. (NPI 1235333600) is an individual emergency medicine provider in Birmingham, Alabama, licensed in Alabama (28564) and active in the NPI registry since June 2007. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of University Of Alabama School Of Medicine (2006).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1235333600
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207P00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. JAMES BOWRON MCLESTER IIICredential: M.D.
Location Address619 19TH ST SBirmingham, AL 35249-1900
Mailing Address619 19th St SBirmingham, AL 35249-1900
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Alabama School Of MedicineGraduated 2006
Enumeration DateJune 12, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateApril 30, 2008
NPI 1235333600 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyEmergency MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207P00000X
License Licensed in AL · 28564
Definition

An emergency physician focuses on the immediate decision making and action necessary to prevent death or any further disability both in the pre-hospital setting by directing emergency medical technicians and in the emergency department. The emergency physician provides immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization and disposition of a generally diversified population of adult and pediatric patients in response to acute illness and injury.

619 19TH ST S, Birmingham, AL 35249

Other Identifiers 1

MedicaidR9569AL

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 and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. James Bowron Mclester Iii 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 ID6608944988
PECOS Enrollment IDI20081014000549
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 4

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.

Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making 99285
An emergency department visit for severe conditions is when you urgently seek medical help due to serious health issues. These could be severe injuries, breathing problems, unbearable pain, or sudden severe illness. Doctors and nurses will provide immediate care to stabilize your condition.
268 services258 patients
Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only 93010
A routine electrocardiogram (ECG) with 12 leads is a simple, non-invasive test that records the electrical activity of your heart. It helps in identifying heart conditions by detecting irregularities in your heart rhythms. The results are interpreted and a report is provided.
171 services168 patients
Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making 99284
An emergency department visit for a high-severity issue means you're experiencing a serious health problem that needs immediate attention. This could be a severe injury, serious illness, or life-threatening condition. Medical professionals will provide urgent care to stabilize your condition.
102 services99 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.
55 services55 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 35249 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
$81.90 typical visit price
range $52.65 – $161.63
Typical copayment $20.47 (range $13.16 – $40.40)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$93.72 typical visit price
range $16.56 – $131.65
Typical copayment $23.43 (range $4.14 – $32.91)
Most-billed visit code 99214
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.

Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
619 19TH ST S, JT N342
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35249
Internal Medicine (Nephrology)
619 19TH ST S
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35249
Anesthesiology
619 19TH ST S
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35249
Surgery (Surgical Critical Care)
619 19TH ST S
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35249
Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)
619 19TH ST S
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35249
Pharmacist
619 19TH ST S
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35249
Pathology (Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology)
619 19TH ST S
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35249
Emergency Medicine
619 19TH ST S
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35249

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 Mclester's NPI number?

The NPI number for James Mclester is 1235333600. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 12, 2007.

Where is James Mclester located?

James Mclester practices at 619 19th St S, Birmingham, AL 35249. The listed phone number is (205) 934-5038.

What is James Mclester's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Emergency Medicine with taxonomy code 207P00000X.

Is James Mclester enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. James Mclester 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.

What insurance does James Mclester accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama list James Mclester 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 Mclester was last updated on April 30, 2008. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.