DENNIS JAMES DNP
NPI 1548820723
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered in Galveston, TX

Active since June 19, 2019PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
91.34/100
CMS Quality Rating
301 UNIVERSITY BOULEVARD, GALVESTON, TX 77555(409) 772-1221 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 4, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Dennis James Dnp NPPES

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

DENNIS JAMES DNP (NPI 1548820723) is an individual nurse anesthetist, certified registered in Galveston, Texas, licensed in Texas (141874) and active in the NPI registry since June 2019. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center, and is a graduate of Other (2019).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1548820723
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy367500000X
Provider Legal NameDENNIS JAMESCredential: DNP
Location Address301 UNIVERSITY BOULEVARDGalveston, TX 77555-0877
Mailing Address3111 Millers Oak LnSugar Land, TX 77498-4852 · (281) 250-7772
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2019
Enumeration DateJune 19, 2019
Last NPPES UpdateJune 4, 2022
NPPES CertifiedJune 4, 2022
✔ NPI 1548820723 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
Licenses✔ Licensed in TX · 141874✔ Licensed in TX · 848512
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.
301 UNIVERSITY BOULEVARD, Galveston, TX 77555

Accepted 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

Dennis James Dnp 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 ID2466780143
PECOS Enrollment IDI20190819002989, I20250630001354, I20260327000439
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

14

Medicare enrollment records show Dennis James reassigns Medicare billing to 14 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

General Practice
301 UNIVERSITY BLVD
Galveston, TX 77555
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 2,222 clinicians in this Medicare group
Medical Genetics, Ph.D. Medical Genetics
7200 CAMBRIDGE ST FL 10
Houston, TX 77030
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 2,554 clinicians in this Medicare group
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
6620 MAIN ST STE 1500
Houston, TX 77030
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 65 clinicians in this Medicare group
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
5115 MAIN ST STE 1000
Houston, TX 77002
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • Medicare enrollment name: Specialized Crna Services LLC
  • 17 clinicians in this Medicare group
Anesthesiology
510 W TIDWELL RD
Houston, TX 77091
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 319 clinicians in this Medicare group
Anesthesiology
1500 CITYWEST BLVD, SUITE 300
Houston, TX 77042
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • Medicare enrollment name: U S Anesthesia Partners Of Texas, PA
  • 3,804 clinicians in this Medicare group
Anesthesiology
7010 CHAMPIONS PLAZA DR, SUITE 400
Houston, TX 77069
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • Medicare enrollment name: Bayou Anesthesia And Pain PA
  • 151 clinicians in this Medicare group
Anesthesiology
2000 E LAMAR BLVD, SUITE 400
Arlington, TX 76006
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 1,164 clinicians in this Medicare group
Anesthesiology
1500 S MAIN ST
Fort Worth, TX 76104
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 509 clinicians in this Medicare group
Anesthesiology
4100 INTERNATIONAL PLZ STE 800
Fort Worth, TX 76109
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 1,612 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.

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Bangor, ME
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number200033
Location489 State StreetBangor, ME 04401 · Penobscot County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Memorial Hermann Katy Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Katy, TX
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number450847
Location23900 Katy FreewayKaty, TX 77494 · Fort Bend County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 77555 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
$131.16 typical visit price
range $57.19 – $173.07
Typical copayment $32.79 (range $14.29 – $43.26)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$71.32 typical visit price
range $18.45 – $141.36
Typical copayment $17.83 (range $4.61 – $35.34)
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.

91.34/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored through an Alternative Payment Model
Quality81.64
Promoting Interoperability89.13
Improvement Activities40

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.

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
301 UNIVERSITY BOULEVARD, 5.534 JENNIE SEALY HOSPITAL
GALVESTON, TX 77555
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
301 UNIVERSITY BOULEVARD, 5.504 JENNIE SEALY HOSPITAL
GALVESTON, TX 77555
Medical Genetics (Clinical Molecular Genetics)
301 UNIVERSITY BOULEVARD
GULVESTON, TX 77555
Internal Medicine (Infectious Disease)
301 UNIVERSITY BOULEVARD
GALVESTON, TX 77555
Internal Medicine
301 UNIVERSITY BOULEVARD
GALVESTON, TX 77555
Anesthesiology
301 UNIVERSITY BOULEVARD, 5.504 JENNIE SEALY HOSPITAL
GALVESTON, TX 77555
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
301 UNIVERSITY BOULEVARD
GALVESTON, TX 77555
Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)
301 UNIVERSITY BOULEVARD
GALVESTON, TX 77555

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 Dennis James's NPI number?

The NPI number for Dennis James is 1548820723. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 19, 2019.

Where is Dennis James located?

Dennis James practices at 301 University Boulevard, Galveston, TX 77555. The listed phone number is (409) 772-1221.

What is Dennis James's specialty?

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

Is Dennis James enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Dennis James 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 Dennis James's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Dennis James reassigns Medicare benefits to 14 organizations: Utmb Faculty Group Practice (Galveston, TX), Baylor College Of Medicine (Houston, TX), Epix Medical Services Of Houston PLLC (Houston, TX), Specialized Crna Services L.L.C. (Houston, TX), Dynamic Anesthesia Providers PLLC (Houston, TX) and 9 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 Dennis James's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Dennis James accept?

Health plans from Baylor Scott and White Health Plan, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Molina Healthcare, Oscar Insurance Company and UnitedHealthcare list Dennis James 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 Dennis James affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Dennis James is affiliated with Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center and Memorial Hermann Katy Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Dennis James was last updated on June 4, 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.