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DR. JAMES ANTHONY JERNIGAN M.D.
NPI 1255642948
Anesthesiology in Portland, ME

Active since June 28, 2010PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
82.94/100
CMS Quality Rating
22 BRAMHALL ST, PORTLAND, ME 04102(207) 662-2526(207) 662-6236 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 11, 2019. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Jun 11, 2019, Jul 15, 2016 (2 updates tracked since 2016).

About Dr. James Anthony Jernigan M.d. NPPES

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

DR. JAMES ANTHONY JERNIGAN M.D. (NPI 1255642948) is an individual anesthesiology provider in Portland, Maine, licensed in Maine (MD22808) and active in the NPI registry since June 2010. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Merit Health Wesley, and is a graduate of Texas Tech University Health Science Center School Of Medicine (2010).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1255642948
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207L00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. JAMES ANTHONY JERNIGANCredential: M.D.
Location Address22 BRAMHALL STPortland, ME 04102-3134
Mailing Address324 Gannett Dr Ste 200South Portland, ME 04106-3266 · (207) 482-7800 · Fax (207) 482-7898
Phone(207) 662-2526
Fax(207) 662-6236
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSTexas Tech University Health Science Center School Of MedicineGraduated 2010
Enumeration DateJune 28, 2010
Last NPPES UpdateJune 11, 20192 updates tracked since enumeration
✔ NPI 1255642948 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyAnesthesiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207L00000X
License✔ Licensed in ME · MD22808
Definition
An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. The anesthesiologist assesses the risk of the patient undergoing surgery and optimizes the patient's condition prior to, during and after surgery. In addition to these management responsibilities, the anesthesiologist provides medical management and consultation in pain management and critical care medicine. Anesthesiologists diagnose and treat acute, long-standing and cancer pain problems; diagnose and treat patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries; direct resuscitation in the care of patients with cardiac or respiratory emergencies, including the need for artificial ventilation; and supervise post-anesthesia recovery.
22 BRAMHALL ST, Portland, ME 04102
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Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid1255642948ME

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 and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. James Anthony Jernigan 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 ID8527340389
PECOS Enrollment IDI20240712002066
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 Jernigan reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Lifelinc Anesthesia, PLLC
1,197 mi
Anesthesiology
3340 PLAYERS CLUB PKWY STE 350
Memphis, TN 38125
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Mississippi enrollment
  • 284 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1801021464 (901) 207-2017

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 7

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.

Insertion of artery tube for blood sampling or infusion through skin 36620
This procedure involves placing a small tube into an artery, usually in the wrist or elbow, to collect blood samples or administer medication. It's done under local anesthesia and is a common, safe practice.
33 services32 patients
Ultrasound of heart with probe in esophagus, with report 93312
This procedure, called a transesophageal echocardiogram, uses a small probe passed into your esophagus to capture detailed images of your heart. The report provides information about your heart's structure and function.
33 services32 patients
Ultrasound of heart blood flow, valves and chambers 93320
An ultrasound of your heart, also known as an echocardiogram, is a test that uses sound waves to create detailed images of your heart. It helps doctors check the health of your heart's chambers, valves, and blood flow.
33 services32 patients
Ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate and valve function 93325
An ultrasound of the heart, also known as an echocardiogram, uses sound waves to create pictures of your heart. It shows the structure, movement, and blood flow within your heart. This helps assess the heart's health and function, including the valves and rate.
33 services32 patients
Insertion of non-tunneled central venous tube for infusion (5 years or older) 36556
This procedure involves placing a thin tube into a large vein, usually in the neck or chest, to administer medication or fluids. It's done under local anesthesia to minimize discomfort. It's a standard, safe procedure for individuals aged 5 and above.
16 services16 patients
Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access 76937
Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access is a medical procedure where sound waves are used to create images of your blood vessels. This helps doctors to accurately locate and access the vessels for treatments or tests, ensuring safety and precision.
15 services15 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Merit Health Wesley

Acute Care Hospitals · Hattiesburg, MS
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number250094
Location5001 W Hardy StHattiesburg, MS 39402 · Lamar County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

82.94/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality70.01
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40
Cost65.57

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.

ABBY LYNN LABRECQUE PA-C
Physician Assistant (Medical)
22 BRAMHALL ST
PORTLAND, ME 04102
Cumberland County (207) 662-8111
TEGAN SWIFT RD
Dietitian, Registered
22 BRAMHALL ST
PORTLAND, ME 04102
Cumberland County (207) 662-4238
DEREK POULIN DO
Anesthesiology
22 BRAMHALL ST
PORTLAND, ME 04102
Cumberland County (207) 662-2526
MATTHEW SCOTT AUSTIN CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
22 BRAMHALL ST
PORTLAND, ME 04102
Cumberland County (207) 662-2526
MADELINE YOUNGBERG MD
Internal Medicine
22 BRAMHALL ST
PORTLAND, ME 04102
Cumberland County (207) 662-0111
ERICA BRASLEY MD
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
22 BRAMHALL ST
PORTLAND, ME 04102
Cumberland County (207) 662-0111
REBECCA ROSE LIGHTMAN
Internal Medicine
22 BRAMHALL ST
PORTLAND, ME 04102
Cumberland County (207) 662-7060
DR. LUKE PATRICK KEFFER MD, MBA
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
22 BRAMHALL ST
PORTLAND, ME 04102
Cumberland County (207) 662-0111

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 Jernigan's NPI number?

The NPI number for James Jernigan is 1255642948. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 28, 2010.

Where is James Jernigan located?

James Jernigan practices at 22 Bramhall St, Portland, ME 04102. The listed phone number is (207) 662-2526.

What is James Jernigan's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Anesthesiology with taxonomy code 207L00000X.

Is James Jernigan enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. James Jernigan 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 organization bills Medicare for James Jernigan's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), James Jernigan reassigns Medicare benefits to Lifelinc Anesthesia, PLLC (Memphis, TN). 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 Jernigan's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

Is James Jernigan affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, James Jernigan is affiliated with Merit Health Wesley.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for James Jernigan was last updated on June 11, 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.