DR. JAMES ROBERT MESSER M.D.
NPI 1235365388
Hospitalist in Winston Salem, NC

Q: What is James Messer's NPI number?

The NPI number for James Messer is 1235365388. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 3, 2009.

Q: What is James Messer's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Hospitalist with taxonomy code 208M00000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for James Messer was last updated on August 17, 2021. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 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.

Active since June 03, 2009PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

3333 SILAS CREEK PKWY, WINSTON SALEM, NC 27103(336) 718-8383(336) 718-9622 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 17, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Aug 17, 2021, Oct 28, 2020 (2 updates tracked since 2020).

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About Dr. James Robert Messer M.d. NPPES

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

DR. JAMES ROBERT MESSER M.D. (NPI 1235365388) is an individual hospitalist provider in Winston Salem, North Carolina, licensed in North Carolina (2012-01021) and active in the NPI registry since June 2009. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Northern Regional Hospital, and is a graduate of Other (2009).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1235365388

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy208M00000X

Provider Legal NameDR. JAMES ROBERT MESSERCredential: M.D.

Location Address3333 SILAS CREEK PKWYWinston Salem, NC 27103-3013

Mailing AddressPo Box 60447Charlotte, NC 28260-0447 · (336) 718-8383 · Fax (336) 718-9622

Phone(336) 718-8383

Fax(336) 718-9622

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2009

Enumeration DateJune 3, 2009

Last NPPES UpdateAugust 17, 20212 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedAugust 17, 2021

✔ NPI 1235365388 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyHospitalistAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code208M00000X

License✔ Licensed in NC · 2012-01021

Definition

Hospitalists are physicians whose primary professional focus is the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their activities include patient care, teaching, research, and leadership related to Hospital Medicine. The term 'hospitalist' refers to physicians whose practice emphasizes providing care for hospitalized patients.

Also ListedInternal MedicineTaxonomy 207R00000X · License 2012-01021 (NC)

3333 SILAS CREEK PKWY, Winston Salem, NC 27103

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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Cigna Healthcare.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. James Robert Messer 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 ID9537317466

PECOS Enrollment IDI20120918000255

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 Reassignments

Medicare enrollment records show James Messer reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Forsyth Memorial Hospital, Inc

Same address

Hematology & Oncology

3333 SILAS CREEK PKWY
Winston Salem, NC 27103

Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
1,202 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1033622618 (336) 718-5570

Novant Health Medical Group, LLC

Same address

Neurology

3333 SILAS CREEK PKWY
Winston Salem, NC 27103

Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
2,998 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1043713910 (336) 718-7594

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

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 5

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.

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 99233

Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.

143 services69 patients

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232

Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.

78 services37 patients

Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223

Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.

68 services67 patients

Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes 99239

Hospital discharge day management over 30 minutes involves a detailed process to ensure a smooth transition from hospital to home. It includes final examinations, discussion of your hospital stay, post-discharge instructions, and coordinating follow-up care.

47 services46 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.

20 services15 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 3

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

Northern Regional Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Mount Airy, NC

5/5 CMS rating

OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority

CMS Certification Number340003

Location830 Rockford StMount Airy, NC 27030 · Surry County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Winston-Salem, NC

3/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number340014

Location3333 Silas Creek ParkwayWinston-Salem, NC 27103 · Forsyth County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Twin County Regional Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Galax, VA

2/5 CMS rating

OwnershipProprietary

CMS Certification Number490115

Location200 Hospital DriveGalax, VA 24333 · Galax City County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 27103 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

$125.01 typical visit price

range $54.12 – $165.09

Typical copayment $31.25 (range $13.53 – $41.27)

Most-billed visit code 99204

Established Patient

$95.94 typical visit price

range $17.21 – $134.61

Typical copayment $23.98 (range $4.30 – $33.65)

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.

DR. DEEPAK S NAIR M.D.

Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology)

3333 SILAS CREEK PKWY
WINSTON SALEM, NC 27103

Forsyth County (336) 718-7224

BROOKE WILLIAMS DO

Hospitalist

3333 SILAS CREEK PKWY
WINSTON SALEM, NC 27103

Forsyth County (336) 718-8383

BONNIE LYNN GAUDIN PA

Physician Assistant (Medical)

3333 SILAS CREEK PKWY, EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT
WINSTON SALEM, NC 27103

Forsyth County (336) 275-3325

RALPH DENTON UPDYKE JR. PA

Physician Assistant

3333 SILAS CREEK PKWY
WINSTON SALEM, NC 27103

Forsyth County (336) 718-7041

DR. DENNIS WARREN ROSS MD

Pathology (Hematology)

3333 SILAS CREEK PKWY
WINSTON-SALEM, NC 27103

Forsyth County (336) 718-3737

MR. KYLE TIMOTHY ROBERTS PA

Physician Assistant

3333 SILAS CREEK PKWY
WINSTON SALEM, NC 27103

Forsyth County (336) 718-7080

JUAN CARLOS VARELA M.D., PHD

Internal Medicine (Hematology)

3333 SILAS CREEK PKWY
WINSTON SALEM, NC 27103

Forsyth County (336) 718-5570

DR. MARIE HUFFMASTER THOMAS FNP-C

Nurse Practitioner (Family)

3333 SILAS CREEK PKWY
WINSTON SALEM, NC 27103

Forsyth County (336) 718-5000

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 Messer's NPI number?

The NPI number for James Messer is 1235365388. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 3, 2009.

Where is James Messer located?

James Messer practices at 3333 Silas Creek Pkwy, Winston Salem, NC 27103. The listed phone number is (336) 718-8383.

What is James Messer's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Hospitalist with taxonomy code 208M00000X.

Is James Messer enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. James Messer 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.

Which organizations bill Medicare for James Messer's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), James Messer reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Forsyth Memorial Hospital, Inc (Winston Salem, NC) and Novant Health Medical Group, LLC (Winston Salem, NC). Each 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 Messer's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does James Messer accept?

Health plans from Cigna Healthcare list James Messer 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 Messer affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, James Messer is affiliated with Northern Regional Hospital, Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center and Twin County Regional Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for James Messer was last updated on August 17, 2021. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 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.