DR. CHARLES ALSTON JAMES III MD
NPI 1316397268
Colon & Rectal Surgery in Columbus, OH

Active since June 21, 2016PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
2050 KENNY RD, COLUMBUS, OH 43221(614) 366-4272(614) 366-9440 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 15, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Aug 15, 2025, Aug 3, 2024, Jun 21, 2016 (3 updates tracked since 2016).

About Dr. Charles Alston James Iii Md NPPES

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

DR. CHARLES ALSTON JAMES III MD (NPI 1316397268) is an individual colon & rectal surgery provider in Columbus, Ohio, licensed in Ohio (35.154494) and active in the NPI registry since June 2016. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Ohio State University State Health System, and is a graduate of Wake Forest University School Of Medicine (2016).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1316397268
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208C00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. CHARLES ALSTON JAMES IIICredential: MD
Location Address2050 KENNY RDColumbus, OH 43221-3502
Mailing Address700 Ackerman Rd Ste 2120Columbus, OH 43202-1559 · (614) 366-4272 · Fax (614) 366-9440
Fax(614) 366-9440
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSWake Forest University School Of MedicineGraduated 2016
Enumeration DateJune 21, 2016
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 15, 20253 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedAugust 15, 2025
✔ NPI 1316397268 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyColon & Rectal SurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208C00000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in OH · 35.154494✔ Licensed in WI · 83798-20
Definition
A colon and rectal surgeon is trained to diagnose and treat various diseases of the intestinal tract, colon, rectum, anal canal and perianal area by medical and surgical means. This specialist also deals with other organs and tissues (such as the liver, urinary and female reproductive system) involved with primary intestinal disease.
2050 KENNY RD, Columbus, OH 43221

Accepted 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. Charles Alston James Iii Md 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 ID4486907219
PECOS Enrollment IDI20250902003091
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 Charles James reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Surgery
410 W 10TH AVE
Columbus, OH 43210
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Ohio enrollment
  • 220 clinicians in this Medicare group

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

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Ohio State University State Health System

Acute Care Hospitals · Columbus, OH
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - State
CMS Certification Number360085
Location410 West 10th AvenueColumbus, OH 43210 · Franklin County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 43221 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
$84.72 typical visit price
range $54.34 – $166.65
Typical copayment $21.18 (range $13.58 – $41.66)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$68.07 typical visit price
range $17.10 – $135.40
Typical copayment $17.01 (range $4.27 – $33.85)
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.

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.

Pharmacist (Oncology)
2050 KENNY RD, ROOM 824
COLUMBUS, OH 43221
Prosthetic/Orthotic Supplier
2050 KENNY RD, SUITE 3300
COLUMBUS, OH 43221
Surgery (Surgical Oncology)
2050 KENNY RD
COLUMBUS, OH 43221
Nurse Practitioner
2050 KENNY RD
COLUMBUS, OH 43221
Nurse Practitioner
2050 KENNY RD
COLUMBUS, OH 43221
Nurse Practitioner
2050 KENNY RD
COLUMBUS, OH 43221
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
2050 KENNY RD
COLUMBUS, OH 43221
Internal Medicine (Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism)
2050 KENNY RD
COLUMBUS, OH 43221

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 Charles James's NPI number?

The NPI number for Charles James is 1316397268. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 21, 2016.

Where is Charles James located?

Charles James practices at 2050 Kenny Rd, Columbus, OH 43221. The listed phone number is (614) 366-4272.

What is Charles James's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Colon & Rectal Surgery with taxonomy code 208C00000X.

Is Charles James enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Charles James 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 Charles James's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Charles James reassigns Medicare benefits to Osu Surgery, LLC (Columbus, OH). 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 Charles James's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Charles James accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan, Ambetter from Meridian, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield and CareSource and 1 other insurer list Charles James 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 Charles James affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Charles James is affiliated with Ohio State University State Health System.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Charles James was last updated on August 15, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 14 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.