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DR. JAMES B THOMAS JR. D.O.
NPI 1477596419
Emergency Medicine in Columbus, GA

Active since June 14, 2006PECOS Enrolled
2122 MANCHESTER EXPY, COLUMBUS, GA 31904(706) 596-4000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 23, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About Dr. James B Thomas Jr. D.o. NPPES

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

DR. JAMES B THOMAS JR. D.O. (NPI 1477596419) is an individual emergency medicine provider in Columbus, Georgia, licensed in Georgia (036887) and active in the NPI registry since June 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1477596419
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207P00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. JAMES B THOMAS JR.Credential: D.O.
Location Address2122 MANCHESTER EXPYColumbus, GA 31904-6878
Mailing Address1071 Rocky Shoals DrMidland, GA 31820-4807 · (334) 235-3316
Phone(706) 596-4000
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateJune 14, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 23, 2021
NPPES CertifiedMarch 23, 2021
✔ NPI 1477596419 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyEmergency MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207P00000X
License✔ Licensed in GA · 036887
Definition
An emergency physician focuses on the immediate decision making and action necessary to prevent death or any further disability both in the pre-hospital setting by directing emergency medical technicians and in the emergency department. The emergency physician provides immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization and disposition of a generally diversified population of adult and pediatric patients in response to acute illness and injury.
2122 MANCHESTER EXPY, Columbus, GA 31904
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Other Identifiers 2

Other51533573AL · Blue Shield
Medicaid051557436AL

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Alliant Health Plans, Inc., Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama, Oscar Health and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Dr. James B Thomas Jr. D.o. 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 Reassignments

8

Medicare enrollment records show James Thomas reassigns Medicare billing to 8 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Inphynet Primary Care Physicians Southeast PC
Same address
Emergency Medicine
2122 MANCHESTER EXPY
Columbus, GA 31904
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Georgia enrollment
  • 200 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1770521460 (706) 596-4000
Heritage Physician Services, LLC
2.1 mi
Emergency Medicine
100 FRIST CT
Columbus, GA 31909
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Georgia enrollment
  • 173 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1003321969 (706) 494-2100
Emergency Group Of Columbus, LLC
2.2 mi
Emergency Medicine
710 CENTER ST
Columbus, GA 31901
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Georgia enrollment
  • 236 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1316458227 (706) 571-1000
Nes Tennessee Inc
2.8 mi
Emergency Medicine
4401 RIVERCHASE DR
Phenix City, AL 36867
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Alabama enrollment
  • 168 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1629609631 (334) 732-3000
Stopwatch Urgent Care Centers LLC
28 mi
Urgent Care
2415 MOORES MILL RD, SUITE 230
Auburn, AL 36830
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Alabama enrollment
  • 94 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1841506458 (334) 502-1117
Lagrange Emergency Physicians, LLC
37 mi
Emergency Medicine
1514 VERNON RD
Lagrange, GA 30240
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Georgia enrollment
  • 144 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1760437560 (706) 882-1411
Crisp Regional Hospital Inc
78 mi
General Acute Care Hospital
902 7TH ST NORTH
Cordele, GA 31010
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Georgia enrollment
  • 124 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1700851649 (229) 271-9686
Newgen Alabama Billing LLC
83 mi
Emergency Medicine
126 HOSPITAL AVE
Ozark, AL 36360
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Alabama enrollment
  • 140 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1013744424 (334) 774-2601

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 4

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.

Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making 99285
An emergency department visit for severe conditions is when you urgently seek medical help due to serious health issues. These could be severe injuries, breathing problems, unbearable pain, or sudden severe illness. Doctors and nurses will provide immediate care to stabilize your condition.
168 services157 patients
Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making 99284
An emergency department visit for a high-severity issue means you're experiencing a serious health problem that needs immediate attention. This could be a severe injury, serious illness, or life-threatening condition. Medical professionals will provide urgent care to stabilize your condition.
75 services73 patients
Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only 93010
A routine electrocardiogram (ECG) with 12 leads is a simple, non-invasive test that records the electrical activity of your heart. It helps in identifying heart conditions by detecting irregularities in your heart rhythms. The results are interpreted and a report is provided.
40 services39 patients
Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 99291
Critical care involves immediate and constant attention by a team of specially-trained health professionals. It's for patients with life-threatening conditions, requiring first 30-74 minutes of intense monitoring and treatment.
22 services22 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 31904 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
$83.23 typical visit price
range $53.31 – $164.04
Typical copayment $20.80 (range $13.32 – $41.01)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$94.84 typical visit price
range $16.68 – $133.24
Typical copayment $23.71 (range $4.17 – $33.31)
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 20

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

MRS. LEIGH ANN YOUNGBLOOD - WEST MSN, NP-C
Registered Nurse
2122 MANCHESTER EXPY
COLUMBUS, GA 31904
Muscogee County (706) 596-4000
ANDREW NORBERT VERNON MD
Internal Medicine (Pulmonary Disease)
2122 MANCHESTER EXPY
COLUMBUS, GA 31904
Muscogee County (706) 320-2773
EUGENIA TARAS PAA
Anesthesiologist Assistant
2122 MANCHESTER EXPY
COLUMBUS, GA 31904
Muscogee County (705) 596-4000
FRANCES FIGUEROA
Pharmacist
2122 MANCHESTER EXPY
COLUMBUS, GA 31904
Muscogee County (706) 888-2290
GABRIELE POLK-SELDON
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
2122 MANCHESTER EXPY
COLUMBUS, GA 31904
Muscogee County (706) 320-2773
SAADIA AKRAM MD
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
2122 MANCHESTER EXPY, ATTN: MED STAFFING/GME
COLUMBUS, GA 31904
Muscogee County (706) 596-4000
HANNAH ELIZABETH FLATLEY PA-C
Physician Assistant
2122 MANCHESTER EXPY
COLUMBUS, GA 31904
Muscogee County (706) 596-4000
ST FRANCIS HEALTH LLC
General Acute Care Hospital
2122 MANCHESTER EXPY
COLUMBUS, GA 31904
Muscogee County (706) 596-4000

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 Thomas's NPI number?

The NPI number for James Thomas is 1477596419. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 14, 2006.

Where is James Thomas located?

James Thomas practices at 2122 Manchester Expy, Columbus, GA 31904. The listed phone number is (706) 596-4000.

What is James Thomas's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Emergency Medicine with taxonomy code 207P00000X.

Is James Thomas enrolled in Medicare?

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

Which organizations bill Medicare for James Thomas's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), James Thomas reassigns Medicare benefits to 8 organizations: Inphynet Primary Care Physicians Southeast PC (Columbus, GA), Heritage Physician Services, LLC (Columbus, GA), Emergency Group Of Columbus, LLC (Columbus, GA), Nes Tennessee Inc (Phenix City, AL), Stopwatch Urgent Care Centers LLC (Auburn, AL) and 3 more organizations, listed in the Medicare section above. Each 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 Thomas's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does James Thomas accept?

Health plans from Alliant Health Plans, Inc., Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama, Oscar Health and Oscar Insurance Company list James Thomas 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 Thomas was last updated on March 23, 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.