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DR. JAMES B PINKSTON PH.D.
NPI 1609809912
Psychologist - Clinical in Shreveport, LA

Active since July 09, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1501 KINGS HWY, SHREVEPORT, LA 71103(318) 675-5000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 26, 2013. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About Dr. James B Pinkston Ph.d. NPPES

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

DR. JAMES B PINKSTON PH.D. (NPI 1609809912) is an individual clinical provider in Shreveport, Louisiana, licensed in Louisiana (938) and active in the NPI registry since July 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Other (2001).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1609809912
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy103TC0700X
Provider Legal NameDR. JAMES B PINKSTONCredential: PH.D.
Location Address1501 KINGS HWYShreveport, LA 71103-4228
Mailing Address1512 W Kirby PlShreveport, LA 71103-3822 · (318) 675-7636 · Fax (318) 675-5666
Phone(318) 675-5000
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2001
Enumeration DateJuly 9, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 26, 2013
✔ NPI 1609809912 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyPsychologist · ClinicalBehavioral Health & Social Service Providers
Taxonomy Code103TC0700X
License✔ Licensed in LA · 938
Definition
A psychologist who provides continuing and comprehensive mental and behavioral health care for individuals and families; consultation to agencies and communities; training, education and supervision; and research-based practice. It is a specialty in breadth -- one that is broadly inclusive of severe psychopathology -- and marked by comprehensiveness and integration of knowledge and skill from a broad array of disciplines within and outside of psychology proper. The scope of clinical psychology encompasses all ages, multiple diversities and varied systems.
Also ListedClinical NeuropsychologistTaxonomy 103G00000X · License 938 (LA)
1501 KINGS HWY, Shreveport, LA 71103
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Other Identifiers 3

Other4C927F600LA · Medicare - Ptan
Medicaid1462942LA
Medicare UPINQ04260LA

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections, Ambetter from Magnolia Health and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. James B Pinkston Ph.d. 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 ID5991691990
PECOS Enrollment IDI20040226000169
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.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 3

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.

Exam of neurobehavioral status, first hour 96116
An exam of neurobehavioral status is a medical procedure that evaluates your brain's functions. This includes assessing your cognitive abilities, emotional responses, and behavioral patterns. The first hour of the exam is typically dedicated to this initial evaluation.
67 services67 patients
Evaluation of neuropsychological test, first hour 96132
An evaluation of neuropsychological tests is a process to assess your brain's function. It involves tasks designed to measure cognitive abilities such as memory, attention, problem-solving, and language skills. The first hour involves initial testing and observation.
67 services67 patients
Administration of psychological or neuropsychological test, first 30 minutes 96136
This procedure involves a health professional conducting a psychological or neuropsychological test. The first 30 minutes typically involve understanding your mental health or brain function through various assessments. This helps in diagnosing and treating mental health disorders effectively.
67 services67 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 71103 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
$164.73 typical visit price
range $53.43 – $164.73
Typical copayment $41.18 (range $13.35 – $41.18)
Most-billed visit code 99205
Established Patient
$95.09 typical visit price
range $16.64 – $133.62
Typical copayment $23.77 (range $4.16 – $33.40)
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 20

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

HS LOUISIANA, LLC
General Practice
1501 KINGS HWY, SUITE 5-303
SHREVEPORT, LA 71103
Caddo Parish (904) 834-2679
MUNIRA DAWITH MD
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
1501 KINGS HWY, PSYCHIATRY
SHREVEPORT, LA 71103
Caddo Parish (318) 675-6619
MUHAMMAD AYUB
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
1501 KINGS HWY
SHREVEPORT, LA 71103
Caddo Parish (318) 626-0434
SEFI AHMED JAWADI
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
1501 KINGS HWY
SHREVEPORT, LA 71103
Caddo Parish (318) 626-0505
RYAN MORRIS
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
1501 KINGS HWY
SHREVEPORT, LA 71103
Caddo Parish (318) 626-2293
LUKE MUIZNIEKS
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
1501 KINGS HWY
SHREVEPORT, LA 71103
Caddo Parish (318) 626-1574
KRISTIN BEMBENICK
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
1501 KINGS HWY
SHREVEPORT, LA 71103
Caddo Parish (318) 675-5300
CHRISTIAN SCOTT BAKER MD
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
1501 KINGS HWY
SHREVEPORT, LA 71103
Caddo Parish (318) 675-5053

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 Pinkston's NPI number?

The NPI number for James Pinkston is 1609809912. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 9, 2006.

Where is James Pinkston located?

James Pinkston practices at 1501 Kings Hwy, Shreveport, LA 71103. The listed phone number is (318) 675-5000.

What is James Pinkston's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Psychologist, specializing in Clinical, with taxonomy code 103TC0700X.

Is James Pinkston enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. James Pinkston 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.

What insurance does James Pinkston accept?

Health plans from Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections, Ambetter from Magnolia Health, Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana and 1 other insurer list James Pinkston 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 Pinkston was last updated on July 26, 2013. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 13 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.