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DR. JAMES LOUIS BECTON JR. MD
NPI 1578514980
Pediatrics in Augusta, GA

Active since May 12, 2006PECOS Enrolled
1303 D'ANTIGNAC ST., SUITE 2600, AUGUSTA, GA 30901(706) 854-2500(706) 854-2559 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 29, 2011. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 08, 2026.

About Dr. James Louis Becton Jr. Md NPPES

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

DR. JAMES LOUIS BECTON JR. MD (NPI 1578514980) is an individual pediatrics provider in Augusta, Georgia, licensed in Georgia (033932) and active in the NPI registry since May 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1578514980
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208000000X
Provider Legal NameDR. JAMES LOUIS BECTON JR.Credential: MD
Location Address1303 D'ANTIGNAC ST., SUITE 2600Augusta, GA 30901-2796
Mailing AddressP.o Box 1758Evans, GA 30809-3089 · (706) 854-2500 · Fax (706) 854-2559
Phone(706) 854-2500
Fax(706) 854-2559
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateMay 12, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 29, 2011
✔ NPI 1578514980 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPediatricsAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208000000X
License✔ Licensed in GA · 033932
Definition
A pediatrician is concerned with the physical, emotional and social health of children from birth to young adulthood. Care encompasses a broad spectrum of health services ranging from preventive healthcare to the diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic diseases. A pediatrician deals with biological, social and environmental influences on the developing child, and with the impact of disease and dysfunction on development.
1303 D'ANTIGNAC ST., Augusta, GA 30901
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Other Identifiers 2

Medicaid271226705BGA
Medicaid000070155DGA

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)

Dr. James Louis Becton Jr. Md 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 Becton reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Au Medical Associates Inc
0.4 mi
Multi-Specialty
1120 15TH ST
Augusta, GA 30912
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Georgia enrollment
  • 1,151 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1841230620 (706) 721-2273

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 30901 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

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

DR. ELIZABETH C BECTON M.D.
Pediatrics
1303 D'ANTIGNAC ST., SUITE 2600
AUGUSTA, GA 30901
Richmond County (706) 854-2500

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 Becton's NPI number?

The NPI number for James Becton is 1578514980. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 12, 2006.

Where is James Becton located?

James Becton practices at 1303 D'antignac St. Suite 2600, Augusta, GA 30901. The listed phone number is (706) 854-2500.

What is James Becton's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pediatrics with taxonomy code 208000000X.

Is James Becton enrolled in Medicare?

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

Which organization bills Medicare for James Becton's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), James Becton reassigns Medicare benefits to Au Medical Associates Inc (Augusta, GA). 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 Becton's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for James Becton was last updated on August 29, 2011. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 15 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.