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JAMES BUFORD LEA DDS
NPI 1285747451
Dentist in Grand Saline, TX

Active since August 15, 2006Opted out of Medicare · through Jul 28, 2027
200B WEST FRANK ST, GRAND SALINE, TX 75140(903) 962-5556(903) 962-6717 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 8, 2007. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

About James Buford Lea Dds NPPES

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

JAMES BUFORD LEA DDS (NPI 1285747451) is an individual dentist in Grand Saline, Texas, licensed in Texas (TX12857) and active in the NPI registry since August 2006. He has opted out of Medicare through July 28, 2027 and remains eligible to order and refer.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1285747451
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy122300000X
Provider Legal NameJAMES BUFORD LEACredential: DDS
Location Address200B WEST FRANK STGrand Saline, TX 75140-1758
Mailing Address200b West Frank StGrand Saline, TX 75140-1758 · (903) 962-5556 · Fax (903) 962-6717
Phone(903) 962-5556
Fax(903) 962-6717
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateAugust 15, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 8, 2007
✔ NPI 1285747451 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyDentistDental Providers
Taxonomy Code122300000X
License✔ Licensed in TX · TX12857
Definition
A dentist is a person qualified by a doctorate in dental surgery (D.D.S.) or dental medicine (D.M.D.), licensed by the state to practice dentistry, and practicing within the scope of that license. There is no difference between the two degrees: dentists who have a DMD or DDS have the same education. Universities have the prerogative to determine what degree is awarded. Both degrees use the same curriculum requirements set by the American Dental Association's Commission on Dental Accreditation. Generally, three or more years of undergraduate education plus four years of dental school is required to graduate and become a general dentist. State licensing boards accept either degree as equivalent, and both degrees allow licensed individuals to practice the same scope of general dentistry. Additional post-graduate training is required to become a dental specialist.
200B WEST FRANK ST, Grand Saline, TX 75140
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Opted out of Medicare

James Buford Lea Dds has filed a Medicare opt-out affidavit. Services are provided under private contract between the provider and the patient, and are not billed to or reimbursed by Medicare. The opt-out is on file from July 28, 2015 through July 28, 2027.

Opt-Out Effective DateJuly 28, 2015
Opt-Out In Effect ThroughJuly 28, 2027Opt-out affidavits renew automatically every two years unless cancelled
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency– Power Mobility DevicesAn opted-out provider can still order and refer for Medicare patients in the categories marked above, even though their own services are not covered.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 75140 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
$84.92 typical visit price
range $54.84 – $166.88
Typical copayment $21.23 (range $13.71 – $41.72)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$68.55 typical visit price
range $17.52 – $136.11
Typical copayment $17.13 (range $4.38 – $34.02)
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.

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 Lea's NPI number?

The NPI number for James Lea is 1285747451. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 15, 2006.

Where is James Lea located?

James Lea practices at 200B West Frank St, Grand Saline, TX 75140. The listed phone number is (903) 962-5556.

What is James Lea's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Dentist with taxonomy code 122300000X.

Is James Lea enrolled in Medicare?

No. James Lea has opted out of Medicare through July 28, 2027. Care is provided under private contracts, and Medicare does not pay for services furnished by providers who have opted out. The provider remains eligible to order and refer services for Medicare patients.

What insurance does James Lea accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections and Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan and 10 other insurers list James Lea 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 Lea was last updated on July 8, 2007. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 19 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.