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MR. JAMES ANDREW HINSON CRNP
NPI 1366754806
Nurse Practitioner in Cullman, AL

Active since July 13, 2010PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
101 2ND AVE SE, CULLMAN, AL 35055(205) 723-0088(205) 406-7222 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 24, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Jun 24, 2025, Dec 8, 2024, Nov 28, 2022 (3 updates tracked since 2022).

About Mr. James Andrew Hinson Crnp NPPES

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

MR. JAMES ANDREW HINSON CRNP (NPI 1366754806) is an individual nurse practitioner in Cullman, Alabama, licensed in Alabama (1-054737) and active in the NPI registry since July 2010. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, maintains a secondary practice location in Vestavia Hills, and is a graduate of Other (2003).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1366754806
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy363L00000X
Provider Legal NameMR. JAMES ANDREW HINSONCredential: CRNP
Location Address101 2ND AVE SECullman, AL 35055-3511
Mailing Address200 Montgomery Hwy Ste 200Vestavia Hills, AL 35216-1896 · (205) 723-0088 · Fax (205) 406-7222
Phone(205) 723-0088
Fax(205) 406-7222
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2003
Enumeration DateJuly 13, 2010
Last NPPES UpdateJune 24, 20253 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJune 24, 2025
✔ NPI 1366754806 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyNurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363L00000X
License✔ Licensed in AL · 1-054737
Definition
(1) A registered nurse provider with a graduate degree in nursing prepared for advanced practice involving independent and interdependent decision making and direct accountability for clinical judgment across the health care continuum or in a certified specialty. (2) A registered nurse who has completed additional training beyond basic nursing education and who provides primary health care services in accordance with state nurse practice laws or statutes. Tasks performed by nurse practitioners vary with practice requirements mandated by geographic, political, economic, and social factors. Nurse practitioner specialists include, but are not limited to, family nurse practitioners, gerontological nurse practitioners, pediatric nurse practitioners, obstetric-gynecologic nurse practitioners, and school nurse practitioners.
101 2ND AVE SE, Cullman, AL 35055
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 1200 Montgomery Hwy Ste 200Vestavia Hills, AL 35216-1896 · Phone (205) 723-0088 · Fax (205) 406-7222

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 and accepts Medicare assignment

Mr. James Andrew Hinson Crnp 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 ID3870778418
PECOS Enrollment IDI20110426000518
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 Hinson reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Robert W Nesbitt MD PC
50 mi
Pain Medicine
200 MONTGOMERY HWY STE 200
Vestavia Hills, AL 35216
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Alabama enrollment
  • 22 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1588731269 (205) 723-0088

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

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 3

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.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.
138 services60 patients
Assessment of emotional or behavioral problems 96127
Assessment of emotional or behavioral problems involves a thorough evaluation of your feelings, thoughts, and behaviors. It's a process where professionals study patterns over time to identify potential issues like anxiety, depression, or other mental health conditions.
70 services24 patients
Testing for presence of drug, by chemistry analyzers 80307
Chemistry analyzers are used to detect the presence of drugs in your system. This test involves taking a small sample of your blood or urine. The sample is then analyzed for specific substances. The results help in understanding your health condition better.
27 services21 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 35055 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
$81.90 typical visit price
range $52.65 – $161.63
Typical copayment $20.47 (range $13.16 – $40.40)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$93.72 typical visit price
range $16.56 – $131.65
Typical copayment $23.43 (range $4.14 – $32.91)
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.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 6

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

THOMAS C BRECHT PHD
Psychologist
101 2ND AVE SE
CULLMAN, AL 35055
Cullman County (256) 739-4910
PENTASTAR, LLC
Family Medicine
101 2ND AVE SE
CULLMAN, AL 35055
Cullman County (256) 737-1793
CLARK STILL LPC
Counselor (Professional)
101 2ND AVE SE
CULLMAN, AL 35055
Cullman County (256) 734-4910
DR. MARY KATHERINE LEONARD THROWER M.D.
Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
101 2ND AVE SE
CULLMAN, AL 35055
Cullman County (256) 739-4910
DANIEL THOMAS MEADOWS JR. MD
Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
101 2ND AVE SE
CULLMAN, AL 35055
Cullman County (256) 739-4910
MICHAEL PHILLIPS LPC
Counselor
101 2ND AVE SE
CULLMAN, AL 35055
Cullman County (256) 739-4910

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 Hinson's NPI number?

The NPI number for James Hinson is 1366754806. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 13, 2010.

Where is James Hinson located?

James Hinson practices at 101 2nd Ave SE, Cullman, AL 35055. The listed phone number is (205) 723-0088.

What is James Hinson's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nurse Practitioner with taxonomy code 363L00000X.

Is James Hinson enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. James Hinson 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 James Hinson's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), James Hinson reassigns Medicare benefits to Robert W Nesbitt MD PC (Vestavia Hills, AL). 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 Hinson's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for James Hinson was last updated on June 24, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 15 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.