JAMES M CHURCH M.D.
NPI 1487698726
Colon & Rectal Surgery in New York, NY

Active since June 16, 2006PECOS Enrolled
100/100
CMS Quality Rating
161 FORT WASHINGTON AVE FL 8, NEW YORK, NY 10032(212) 342-1155 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 3, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About James M Church M.d. NPPES

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

JAMES M CHURCH M.D. (NPI 1487698726) is an individual colon & rectal surgery provider in New York, New York, licensed in New York (312219) and active in the NPI registry since June 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1487698726
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208C00000X
Provider Legal NameJAMES M CHURCHCredential: M.D.
Location Address161 FORT WASHINGTON AVE FL 8New York, NY 10032-3729
Mailing Address6000 W Creek Rd, Suite 10Independence, OH 44131-2139 · (800) 223-2273
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateJune 16, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 3, 2022
NPPES CertifiedMarch 3, 2022
✔ NPI 1487698726 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyColon & Rectal SurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208C00000X
License✔ Licensed in NY · 312219
Definition
A colon and rectal surgeon is trained to diagnose and treat various diseases of the intestinal tract, colon, rectum, anal canal and perianal area by medical and surgical means. This specialist also deals with other organs and tissues (such as the liver, urinary and female reproductive system) involved with primary intestinal disease.
161 FORT WASHINGTON AVE FL 8, New York, NY 10032

Accepted 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 M Church M.d. 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 Church reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Anesthesiology
622 W 168TH ST
New York, NY 10032
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, New York enrollment
  • 3,922 clinicians in this Medicare group

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 10032 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
$102.04 typical visit price
range $65.69 – $198.19
Typical copayment $25.51 (range $16.42 – $49.54)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$81.44 typical visit price
range $21.20 – $160.66
Typical copayment $20.36 (range $5.30 – $40.16)
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.

100/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored through an Alternative Payment Model
Quality86.8
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40

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.

Ostomy skin barrier, powder, per oz A4371
DME-Orthotic Devices · category DF010N
3 suppliers15 claims30 services$3.16 avg. paid by Medicare
Ostomy skin barrier, with flange (solid, flexible, or accordion), extended wear, with built-in convexity, 4 x 4 inches or smaller, each A4407
DME-Orthotic Devices · category DF010N
1 supplier13 claims330 services$8.44 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 20

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

Surgery
161 FORT WASHINGTON AVE FL 8
NEW YORK, NY 10032
Surgery
161 FORT WASHINGTON AVE FL 8
NEW YORK, NY 10032
Internal Medicine (Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism)
161 FORT WASHINGTON AVE FL 8
NEW YORK, NY 10032
Colon & Rectal Surgery
161 FORT WASHINGTON AVE FL 8
NEW YORK, NY 10032
Colon & Rectal Surgery
161 FORT WASHINGTON AVE FL 8
NEW YORK, NY 10032
Surgery
161 FORT WASHINGTON AVE FL 8
NEW YORK, NY 10032
Surgery
161 FORT WASHINGTON AVE FL 8
NEW YORK, NY 10032
Surgery
161 FORT WASHINGTON AVE FL 8
NEW YORK, NY 10032

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 Church's NPI number?

The NPI number for James Church is 1487698726. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 16, 2006.

Where is James Church located?

James Church practices at 161 Fort Washington Ave Fl 8, New York, NY 10032. The listed phone number is (212) 342-1155.

What is James Church's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Colon & Rectal Surgery with taxonomy code 208C00000X.

Is James Church enrolled in Medicare?

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

Which organization bills Medicare for James Church's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), James Church reassigns Medicare benefits to Trustees Of Columbia University In The City Of New York (New York, NY). 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 Church's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does James Church accept?

Health plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield list James Church 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 Church was last updated on March 3, 2022. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 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.