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DR. JAMES K VANKIRK JR. MD
NPI 1548375199
Internal Medicine - Hospice and Palliative Medicine in Winchester, VA

Active since August 21, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
333 W CORK ST STE 290, WINCHESTER, VA 22601(540) 536-5123(540) 536-3261 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 11, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

Record update history: Jul 11, 2023, Mar 7, 2023, Jun 22, 2021 and 2 more (5 updates tracked since 2021).

About Dr. James K Vankirk Jr. Md NPPES

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

DR. JAMES K VANKIRK JR. MD (NPI 1548375199) is an individual hospice and palliative medicine provider in Winchester, Virginia, licensed in Virginia (0101048126) and active in the NPI registry since August 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Winchester Medical Center, and maintains 5 additional practice locations.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1548375199
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207RH0002X
Provider Legal NameDR. JAMES K VANKIRK JR.Credential: MD
Location Address333 W CORK ST STE 290Winchester, VA 22601-3870
Mailing Address220 Campus Blvd Ste 100Winchester, VA 22601-2896 · (540) 536-5100 · Fax (540) 536-0235
Phone(540) 536-5123
Fax(540) 536-3261
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Pittsburgh School Of MedicineGraduated 1988
Enumeration DateAugust 21, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 11, 20235 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJuly 11, 2023
✔ NPI 1548375199 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Hospice and Palliative MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RH0002X
Licenses✔ Licensed in VA · 0101048126✔ Licensed in ME · 016331
Definition
An internal medicine physician with special knowledge and skills to prevent and relieve the suffering experienced by patients with life-limiting illnesses. This specialist works with an interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team to maximize quality of life while addressing physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs of both patient and family throughout the course of the disease, through the dying process, and beyond for the family. This specialist has expertise in the assessment of patients with advanced disease; the relief of distressing symptoms; the coordination of interdisciplinary patient and family-centered care in diverse venues; the use of specialized care systems including hospice; the management of the imminently dying patient; and legal and ethical decision making in end-of-life care.
333 W CORK ST STE 290, Winchester, VA 22601
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Secondary Practice Locations 5

Location 1190 Campus Blvd Ste 201Winchester, VA 22601-2872 · Phone (540) 536-5980 · Fax (540) 536-5979
Location 2400 Campus Blvd Ste 210Winchester, VA 22601-6906 · Phone (540) 536-3470 · Fax (540) 536-3471
Location 3351 Valley Health WayFront Royal, VA 22630-3598 · Phone (540) 636-0300
Location 4759 S Main StWoodstock, VA 22664-1154 · Phone (154) 045-9110
Location 5200 Memorial DrLuray, VA 22835-1000 · Phone (830) 875-8400

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Peak Health Insurance.Insurance ›

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

Dr. James K Vankirk Jr. Md 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 ID1456341890
PECOS Enrollment IDI20210122002396
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

5

Medicare enrollment records show James Vankirk reassigns Medicare billing to 5 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Valley Physician Enterprise, Inc.
0.3 mi
Pulmonary Disease
525 AMHERST ST STE 104
Winchester, VA 22601
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Virginia enrollment
  • 386 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1578021317 (540) 662-4263
Winchester Medical Center
0.6 mi
Pediatrics
1002 AMHERST ST STE C
Winchester, VA 22601
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Virginia enrollment
  • 756 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1013874742 (540) 662-3853
Warren Memorial Hospital, Inc.
15 mi
Rural Health
67 RIVERTON COMMONS DR
Front Royal, VA 22630
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Virginia enrollment
  • 367 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1417447871 (540) 635-0848
Shenandoah Memorial Hospital, Inc.
15 mi
Family Medicine
33699 OLD VALLEY PIKE STE D
Strasburg, VA 22657
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Virginia enrollment
  • 416 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1710494331 (540) 459-1410
Page Memorial Hospital, Inc.
18 mi
Rural Health
625 VIRGINIA AVE
Front Royal, VA 22630
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Virginia enrollment
  • 364 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1083236970 (540) 635-7991

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 8

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.

Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes 99231
Follow-up hospital inpatient care is a daily service where a healthcare professional checks on your health progress during your hospital stay. Each session typically lasts 15 minutes, involving updates on your condition and adjustments to your treatment plan, if necessary.
161 services104 patients
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232
Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.
152 services94 patients
Advance care planning, first 30 minutes 99497
Advance care planning is a process where you discuss your healthcare preferences with your doctor. This conversation, lasting up to 30 minutes, helps ensure your wishes are respected if you're unable to communicate them in the future. It's about your care, your way.
128 services123 patients
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 99233
Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.
126 services83 patients
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223
Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.
86 services84 patients
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 99222
Initial hospital inpatient care is a service where a healthcare provider spends about 50 minutes per day overseeing your care while you're admitted in the hospital. This includes reviewing your health status, planning your treatment, and ensuring your safety and comfort.
46 services45 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 4

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Winchester Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Winchester, VA
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number490005
Location1840 Amherst StWinchester, VA 22601 · Winchester City County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Warren Memorial Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Front Royal, VA
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number490033
Location351 Valley Health WayFront Royal, VA 22630 · Warren County
Emergency services

Shenandoah Memorial Hospital

Critical Access Hospitals · Woodstock, VA
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number491305
Location759 South Main StreetWoodstock, VA 22664 · Shenandoah County
Emergency services

Page Memorial Hospital, Inc

Critical Access Hospitals · Luray, VA
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number491307
Location200 Memorial DriveLuray, VA 22835 · Page County
Emergency services

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 9

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

MS. ANGELA DAWN PETRY N.P.-C
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
333 W CORK ST STE 290
WINCHESTER, VA 22601
Winchester City (540) 536-5123
JO ELLEN CARTMELL MD
Internal Medicine
333 W CORK ST STE 290
WINCHESTER, VA 22601
Winchester City (540) 536-5123
MR. RICHARD FIELD LEWIS III P.A.
Physician Assistant
333 W CORK ST STE 290
WINCHESTER, VA 22601
Winchester City (540) 536-5123
EDWARD LAM MD
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
333 W CORK ST STE 290
WINCHESTER, VA 22601
Winchester City (540) 536-5121
KIMBERLY HEIDIG SALATA MD
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
333 W CORK ST STE 290
WINCHESTER, VA 22601
Winchester City (540) 536-5121
KELSEY LYNN OLSAVSKY PA-C
Physician Assistant (Medical)
333 W CORK ST STE 290
WINCHESTER, VA 22601
Winchester City (540) 536-5121
MRS. KATHRYN COSTELLO ADAMS PA-C
Physician Assistant
333 W CORK ST STE 290
WINCHESTER, VA 22601
Winchester City (540) 536-5404
GURPREET A. SABAR MD
Internal Medicine (Hospice and Palliative Medicine)
333 W CORK ST STE 290
WINCHESTER, VA 22601
Winchester City (540) 536-5404

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 Vankirk's NPI number?

The NPI number for James Vankirk is 1548375199. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 21, 2006.

Where is James Vankirk located?

James Vankirk practices at 333 W Cork St Ste 290, Winchester, VA 22601. The listed phone number is (540) 536-5123.

What is James Vankirk's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Hospice and Palliative Medicine, with taxonomy code 207RH0002X.

Is James Vankirk enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. James Vankirk 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 Vankirk's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), James Vankirk reassigns Medicare benefits to 5 organizations: Valley Physician Enterprise, Inc. (Winchester, VA), Winchester Medical Center (Winchester, VA), Warren Memorial Hospital, Inc. (Front Royal, VA), Shenandoah Memorial Hospital, Inc. (Strasburg, VA) and Page Memorial Hospital, Inc. (Front Royal, VA). 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 Vankirk's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does James Vankirk accept?

Health plans from Peak Health Insurance list James Vankirk 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.

Is James Vankirk affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, James Vankirk is affiliated with Winchester Medical Center, Warren Memorial Hospital, Shenandoah Memorial Hospital and Page Memorial Hospital, Inc.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for James Vankirk was last updated on July 11, 2023. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 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.