JAMES A LOWERY MD
NPI 1326159856
Family Medicine in Arden, NC

Q: What is James Lowery's NPI number?

The NPI number for James Lowery is 1326159856. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 31, 2006.

Q: What is James Lowery's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Family Medicine with taxonomy code 207Q00000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for James Lowery was last updated on February 9, 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 August 31, 2006PECOS Enrolled

2695 HENDERSONVILLE RD STE 204, ARDEN, NC 28704(828) 687-8647(828) 684-6891 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 9, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Feb 9, 2021, Jul 20, 2017 (2 updates tracked since 2017).

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About James A Lowery Md NPPES

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

JAMES A LOWERY MD (NPI 1326159856) is an individual family medicine provider in Arden, North Carolina, licensed in North Carolina (2011-00663) and active in the NPI registry since August 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1326159856

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy207Q00000X

Provider Legal NameJAMES A LOWERYCredential: MD

Location Address2695 HENDERSONVILLE RD STE 204Arden, NC 28704-8576

Mailing Address800 N Justice St, Box 16Hendersonville, NC 28791-3410 · (828) 694-8385 · Fax (828) 694-7654

Phone(828) 687-8647

Fax(828) 684-6891

Sole ProprietorNo

Enumeration DateAugust 31, 2006

Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 9, 20212 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedFebruary 9, 2021

✔ NPI 1326159856 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyFamily MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207Q00000X

License✔ Licensed in NC · 2011-00663

Definition

Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.

2695 HENDERSONVILLE RD STE 204, Arden, NC 28704

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Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid1326159856NC

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter Health, Ambetter of North Carolina and more.Insurance ›

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 (PECOS)

James A Lowery Md is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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 Lowery reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Henderson County Hospital Corporation

0.1 mi

Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC)

2775 HENDERSONVILLE RD
Arden, NC 28704

Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
Also billed through NPI 1538848346 (North Carolina)
401 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1619606316 (828) 694-8900

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

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 28704 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

$83.90 typical visit price

range $54.12 – $165.09

Typical copayment $20.97 (range $13.53 – $41.27)

Most-billed visit code 99203

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.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Blood glucose test or reagent strips for home blood glucose monitor, per 50 strips A4253

DME-Other DME · category DE017N

9 suppliers19 claims38 services$5.96 avg. paid by Medicare

Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 3

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

TODD SVITZER P.A.

Physician Assistant

2695 HENDERSONVILLE RD STE 204
ARDEN, NC 28704

Buncombe County (828) 687-8647

JOHN ELLISON

Family Medicine

2695 HENDERSONVILLE RD STE 204
ARDEN, NC 28704

Buncombe County (828) 687-8647

MEGAN HARMAN D.O.

Family Medicine

2695 HENDERSONVILLE RD STE 204
ARDEN, NC 28704

Buncombe County (828) 687-8647

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 Lowery's NPI number?

The NPI number for James Lowery is 1326159856. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 31, 2006.

Where is James Lowery located?

James Lowery practices at 2695 Hendersonville Rd Ste 204, Arden, NC 28704. The listed phone number is (828) 687-8647.

What is James Lowery's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Family Medicine with taxonomy code 207Q00000X.

Is James Lowery enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. James Lowery is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organization bills Medicare for James Lowery's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), James Lowery reassigns Medicare benefits to Henderson County Hospital Corporation (Arden, NC). 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 Lowery's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does James Lowery accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter of North Carolina, Ambetter of Tennessee and UnitedHealthcare list James Lowery 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 Lowery was last updated on February 9, 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.