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MR. JAMES B HUFF JR. CRNA
NPI 1487694485
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered in Laurel, MS

Active since June 07, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1220 JEFFERSON ST, 1220 JEFFERSON ST, LAUREL, MS 39440(601) 399-6167(601) 399-6281 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 7, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Mr. James B Huff Jr. Crna NPPES

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

MR. JAMES B HUFF JR. CRNA (NPI 1487694485) is an individual nurse anesthetist, certified registered in Laurel, Mississippi, licensed in Mississippi (R717533) and active in the NPI registry since June 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with South Central Reg Med Ctr, and is a graduate of Other (1988).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1487694485
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy367500000X
Provider Legal NameMR. JAMES B HUFF JR.Credential: CRNA
Location Address1220 JEFFERSON ST, 1220 JEFFERSON STLaurel, MS 39440-4355
Mailing AddressPo Box 247Laurel, MS 39441-0247 · (601) 399-6169 · Fax (601) 399-6281
Phone(601) 399-6167
Fax(601) 399-6281
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1988
Enumeration DateJune 7, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 7, 2026
NPPES CertifiedOctober 7, 2026
✔ NPI 1487694485 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyNurse Anesthetist, Certified RegisteredPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code367500000X
License✔ Licensed in MS · R717533
Definition
(1) A licensed registered nurse with advanced specialty education in anesthesia who, in collaboration with appropriate health care professionals, provides preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative care to patients and assists in management and resuscitation of critical patients in intensive care, coronary care, and emergency situations. Nurse anesthetists are certified following successful completion of credentials and state licensure review and a national examination directed by the Council on Certification of Nurse Anesthetists. (2) A registered nurse who is qualified by special training to administer anesthesia in collaboration with a physician or dentist and who can assist in the care of patients who are in critical condition.
1220 JEFFERSON ST, Laurel, MS 39440
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Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid00115230MS

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

Mr. James B Huff Jr. Crna 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 ID3375517162
PECOS Enrollment IDI20040826000209
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

2

Medicare enrollment records show James Huff reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

South Central Clinics, Inc.
Same address
Diagnostic Radiology
1220 JEFFERSON ST
Laurel, MS 39440
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Mississippi enrollment
  • 205 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1528918919 (601) 399-6169
Magee Benevolent Association
20 mi
Family Medicine
105 EATON STREET
Taylorsville, MS 39168
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Mississippi enrollment
  • 87 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1871888271 (601) 785-6786

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.

South Central Reg Med Ctr

Acute Care Hospitals · Laurel, MS
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Local
CMS Certification Number250058
Location1220 Jefferson St Box 607Laurel, MS 39440 · Jones County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 39440 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
$120.41 typical visit price
range $51.65 – $159.18
Typical copayment $30.10 (range $12.91 – $39.79)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$64.96 typical visit price
range $16.15 – $129.61
Typical copayment $16.24 (range $4.03 – $32.40)
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.

MATTHEW MARTIN
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
1220 JEFFERSON ST
LAUREL, MS 39440
Jones County (601) 428-0100
MS. KAREN A LININGER FNP
Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)
1220 JEFFERSON ST
LAUREL, MS 39440
Jones County (601) 426-4000
MRS. MELINDA DANETTE CHANCELLOR PT
Physical Therapist
1220 JEFFERSON ST
LAUREL, MS 39440
Jones County (601) 426-4119
MR. TOM A HALL
Physical Therapist
1220 JEFFERSON ST
LAUREL, MS 39440
Jones County (601) 399-0534
SOUTH CENTRAL REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
Clinic/Center
1220 JEFFERSON ST
LAUREL, MS 39440
Jones County (601) 426-4739
DR. CHARLES AARON HOLLINGSHEAD MD
Family Medicine
1220 JEFFERSON ST
LAUREL, MS 39440
Jones County (601) 426-4739
MR. GEORGE G COLLINS JR. P.T.
Physical Therapist
1220 JEFFERSON ST
LAUREL, MS 39440
Jones County (601) 426-4119
DR. JONATHAN J POLHEMUS MD
Family Medicine
1220 JEFFERSON ST
LAUREL, MS 39440
Jones County (601) 426-4507

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 Huff's NPI number?

The NPI number for James Huff is 1487694485. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 7, 2006.

Where is James Huff located?

James Huff practices at 1220 Jefferson St 1220 Jefferson St, Laurel, MS 39440. The listed phone number is (601) 399-6167.

What is James Huff's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered with taxonomy code 367500000X.

Is James Huff enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. James Huff 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 organizations bill Medicare for James Huff's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), James Huff reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: South Central Clinics, Inc. (Laurel, MS) and Magee Benevolent Association (Taylorsville, MS). 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 Huff's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

Is James Huff affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, James Huff is affiliated with South Central Reg Med Ctr.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for James Huff was last updated on October 7, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 14 days 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.