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DR. JAMES RICHARD MEADOWS M.D.
NPI 1295783561
Family Medicine - Hospice and Palliative Medicine in Hendersonville, TN

Active since May 05, 2006Opted out of Medicare · through Jan 1, 2028
115 SHORECREST CIR, HENDERSONVILLE, TN 37075(615) 533-5655 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 30, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About Dr. James Richard Meadows M.d. NPPES

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

DR. JAMES RICHARD MEADOWS M.D. (NPI 1295783561) is an individual hospice and palliative medicine provider in Hendersonville, Tennessee, licensed in Tennessee (40370) and active in the NPI registry since May 2006. He has opted out of Medicare through January 1, 2028 and remains eligible to order and refer.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1295783561
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207QH0002X
Provider Legal NameDR. JAMES RICHARD MEADOWSCredential: M.D.
Location Address115 SHORECREST CIRHendersonville, TN 37075-4868
Mailing Address1050 Glenbrook Way Ste 480-182Hendersonville, TN 37075-1241 · (154) 160-0756
Phone(615) 533-5655
Sole ProprietorYes
Enumeration DateMay 5, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 30, 2025
NPPES CertifiedOctober 30, 2025
✔ NPI 1295783561 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyFamily Medicine · Hospice and Palliative MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207QH0002X
License✔ Licensed in TN · 40370
Definition
A family medicine physician with special knowledge and skills to prevent and relieve the suffering experienced by patients with life-limiting illnesses. This specialist works with an interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team to maximize quality of life while addressing physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs of both patient and family throughout the course of the disease, through the dying process, and beyond for the family. This specialist has expertise in the assessment of patients with advanced disease; the relief of distressing symptoms; the coordination of interdisciplinary patient and family-centered care in diverse venues; the use of specialized care systems including hospice; the management of the imminently dying patient; and legal and ethical decision making in end-of-life care.
115 SHORECREST CIR, Hendersonville, TN 37075
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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

Dr. James Richard Meadows M.d. 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 January 1, 2026 through January 1, 2028.

Opt-Out Effective DateJanuary 1, 2026
Opt-Out In Effect ThroughJanuary 1, 2028Opt-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 37075 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
$81.53 typical visit price
range $52.64 – $160.89
Typical copayment $20.38 (range $13.16 – $40.22)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$93.60 typical visit price
range $16.72 – $131.41
Typical copayment $23.40 (range $4.18 – $32.85)
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.

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 Meadows's NPI number?

The NPI number for James Meadows is 1295783561. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 5, 2006.

Where is James Meadows located?

James Meadows practices at 115 Shorecrest Cir, Hendersonville, TN 37075. The listed phone number is (615) 533-5655.

What is James Meadows's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Family Medicine, specializing in Hospice and Palliative Medicine, with taxonomy code 207QH0002X.

Is James Meadows enrolled in Medicare?

No. James Meadows has opted out of Medicare through January 1, 2028. 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for James Meadows was last updated on October 30, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 9 months 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.