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JAMES R. KAUTEN MD
NPI 1336104744
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) in Atlanta, GA

Active since April 19, 2006PECOS Enrolled
90.8/100
CMS Quality Rating
95 COLLIER ROAD, SUITE 5015, ATLANTA, GA 30309(404) 605-5699(404) 355-4235 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 9, 2011. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About James R. Kauten Md NPPES

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

JAMES R. KAUTEN MD (NPI 1336104744) is an individual thoracic surgery (cardiothoracic vascular surgery) provider in Atlanta, Georgia, licensed in Georgia (024830) and active in the NPI registry since April 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1336104744
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208G00000X
Provider Legal NameJAMES R. KAUTENCredential: MD
Location Address95 COLLIER ROAD, SUITE 5015Atlanta, GA 30309
Mailing Address95 Collier Road, Suite 5015Atlanta, GA 30309 · (404) 605-5699 · Fax (404) 355-4235
Phone(404) 605-5699
Fax(404) 355-4235
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateApril 19, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 9, 2011
✔ NPI 1336104744 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyThoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208G00000X
License✔ Licensed in GA · 024830
Definition
A thoracic surgeon provides the operative, perioperative and critical care of patients with pathologic conditions within the chest. Included is the surgical care of coronary artery disease, cancers of the lung, esophagus and chest wall, abnormalities of the trachea, abnormalities of the great vessels and heart valves, congenital anomalies, tumors of the mediastinum and diseases of the diaphragm. The management of the airway and injuries of the chest is within the scope of the specialty.
Also ListedInternal Medicine · Cardiovascular DiseaseTaxonomy 207RC0000X · License 024830 (GA)
95 COLLIER ROAD, Atlanta, GA 30309
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Other Identifiers 3

Medicare PIN202I330373GA
Medicaid00360137BEKIGA
Medicare UPINC48116GA

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter Health, Ambetter of Alabama 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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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

James R. Kauten 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.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims

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.

Replacement of aortic valve through the skin and femoral artery 33361
This procedure, known as Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), involves replacing a damaged aortic valve through a small incision in the leg. A catheter is inserted into the femoral artery and guided up to the heart. The new valve is then positioned and deployed, restoring normal blood flow.
69 services69 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 30309 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
$172.43 typical visit price
range $56.84 – $172.43
Typical copayment $43.10 (range $14.21 – $43.10)
Most-billed visit code 99205
Established Patient
$70.85 typical visit price
range $18.22 – $140.40
Typical copayment $17.71 (range $4.55 – $35.10)
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.

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.

90.8/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Promoting Interoperability98
Improvement Activities20

Reported Quality Measures

Colorectal Cancer Screening
Percentage of adults 50-75 years of age who had appropriate screening for colorectal cancer
34%93 patients2/55-star benchmark: 100%
Pneumococcal Vaccination Status for Older Adults
Percentage of patients 65 years of age and older who have ever received a pneumococcal vaccine
44%144 patients2/55-star benchmark: 100%
Preventive Care and Screening: Body Mass Index (BMI) Screening and Follow-Up Plan
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a BMI documented during the current encounter or during the previous twelve months AND with a BMI outside of normal parameters, a follow-up plan is documented during the encounter or during the previous…
53%159 patients3/55-star benchmark: 100%
Preventive Care and Screening: Screening for Depression and Follow-Up Plan
Percentage of patients aged 12 years and older screened for depression on the date of the encounter using an age appropriate standardized depression screening tool AND if positive, a follow-up plan is documented on the date of the positive screen
1%152 patients1/55-star benchmark: 100%
Screening for Osteoporosis for Women Aged 65-85 Years of Age
Percentage of female patients aged 65-85 years of age who ever had a central dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA) to check for osteoporosis
36%53 patients2/55-star benchmark: 98%
Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 2

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

Portable gaseous oxygen system, rental; includes portable container, regulator, flowmeter, humidifier, cannula or mask, and tubing E0431
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC000N
1 supplier12 claims12 services$12.56 avg. paid by Medicare
Oxygen concentrator, single delivery port, capable of delivering 85 percent or greater oxygen concentration at the prescribed flow rate E1390
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N
1 supplier12 claims12 services$55.01 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 11

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

MRS. REBECCA SUSAN SEOK NP
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
95 COLLIER ROAD, SUITE 5015
ATLANTA, GA 30309
Fulton County (404) 605-5699
DR. RACHEL P. MEPANI M.D.
Internal Medicine (Gastroenterology)
95 COLLIER ROAD, SUITE 4075
ATLANTA, GA 30309
Fulton County (404) 355-3200
LINDA SUE MORRISON PA-C
Physician Assistant (Medical)
95 COLLIER ROAD, SUITE 2055
ATLANTA, GA 30309
Fulton County (404) 605-2800
MS. KELLEEN MICHELE DUNCAN NP
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
95 COLLIER ROAD, SUITE 5015
ATLANTA, GA 30309
Fulton County (404) 605-5699
CHARLES B. ROSS MD
Surgery (Vascular Surgery)
95 COLLIER ROAD, SUITE 5015
ATLANTA, GA 30309
Fulton County (404) 605-5699
LINDSEY L DISKIN CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
95 COLLIER ROAD, SUITE 2055
ATLANTA, GA 30309
Fulton County (404) 605-2800
DR. JOHN PARKER GOTT MD
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
95 COLLIER ROAD, SUITE 5015
ATLANTA, GA 30309
Fulton County (404) 605-5699
MR. JAMES H FARMER PA
Physician Assistant
95 COLLIER ROAD, SUITE 5015
ATLANTA, GA 30309
Fulton County (404) 605-5699

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 Kauten's NPI number?

The NPI number for James Kauten is 1336104744. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 19, 2006.

Where is James Kauten located?

James Kauten practices at 95 Collier Road Suite 5015, Atlanta, GA 30309. The listed phone number is (404) 605-5699.

What is James Kauten's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) with taxonomy code 208G00000X.

Is James Kauten enrolled in Medicare?

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

What insurance does James Kauten accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter of Alabama, Ambetter of North Carolina and Ambetter of Tennessee list James Kauten 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 Kauten was last updated on March 9, 2011. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 15 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.