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DR. JAMES HOWARD RUNNELS MD
NPI 1619944980
Emergency Medicine in Baton Rouge, LA

Active since March 04, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
95.97/100
CMS Quality Rating
1250 AUDUBON AVE, BATON ROUGE, LA 70806(225) 810-1578 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 10, 2019. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

About Dr. James Howard Runnels Md NPPES

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

DR. JAMES HOWARD RUNNELS MD (NPI 1619944980) is an individual emergency medicine provider in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, licensed in Louisiana (11708R) and active in the NPI registry since March 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Ochsner University Hospital And Clinics, and is a graduate of University Of Texas Medical School At Houston (1990).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1619944980
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207P00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. JAMES HOWARD RUNNELSCredential: MD
Location Address1250 AUDUBON AVEBaton Rouge, LA 70806-8159
Mailing Address200 Corporate BlvdLafayette, LA 70508-3870 · (800) 893-9698
Phone(225) 810-1578
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Texas Medical School At HoustonGraduated 1990
Enumeration DateMarch 4, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJune 10, 2019
✔ NPI 1619944980 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyEmergency MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207P00000X
License✔ Licensed in LA · 11708R
Definition
An emergency physician focuses on the immediate decision making and action necessary to prevent death or any further disability both in the pre-hospital setting by directing emergency medical technicians and in the emergency department. The emergency physician provides immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization and disposition of a generally diversified population of adult and pediatric patients in response to acute illness and injury.
1250 AUDUBON AVE, Baton Rouge, LA 70806
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Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid1683043LA

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include CHRISTUS Health Plan.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 Howard Runnels 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 ID3870584998
PECOS Enrollment IDI20040519000240
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 4

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.

Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making 99285
An emergency department visit for severe conditions is when you urgently seek medical help due to serious health issues. These could be severe injuries, breathing problems, unbearable pain, or sudden severe illness. Doctors and nurses will provide immediate care to stabilize your condition.
140 services130 patients
Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making 99284
An emergency department visit for a high-severity issue means you're experiencing a serious health problem that needs immediate attention. This could be a severe injury, serious illness, or life-threatening condition. Medical professionals will provide urgent care to stabilize your condition.
46 services46 patients
Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 99291
Critical care involves immediate and constant attention by a team of specially-trained health professionals. It's for patients with life-threatening conditions, requiring first 30-74 minutes of intense monitoring and treatment.
29 services29 patients
Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only 93010
A routine electrocardiogram (ECG) with 12 leads is a simple, non-invasive test that records the electrical activity of your heart. It helps in identifying heart conditions by detecting irregularities in your heart rhythms. The results are interpreted and a report is provided.
19 services19 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Ochsner University Hospital And Clinics

Acute Care Hospitals · Lafayette, LA
1/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number190006
Location2390 West CongressLafayette, LA 70506 · Lafayette County
Emergency services

Ochsner Medical Center - Baton Rouge

Acute Care Hospitals · Baton Rouge, LA
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number190202
Location17000 Medical Center DrBaton Rouge, LA 70816 · E. Baton Rouge County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 70806 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
$83.60 typical visit price
range $53.43 – $164.73
Typical copayment $20.90 (range $13.35 – $41.18)
Most-billed visit code 99203
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.

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.

95.97/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality85.94
Improvement Activities40

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Nebulizer, with compressor E0570
DME-Other DME · category DE000N
1 supplier11 claims12 services$5.99 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

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 Runnels's NPI number?

The NPI number for James Runnels is 1619944980. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 4, 2006.

Where is James Runnels located?

James Runnels practices at 1250 Audubon Ave, Baton Rouge, LA 70806. The listed phone number is (225) 810-1578.

What is James Runnels's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Emergency Medicine with taxonomy code 207P00000X.

Is James Runnels enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. James Runnels 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 Runnels accept?

Health plans from CHRISTUS Health Plan list James Runnels 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 Runnels affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, James Runnels is affiliated with Ochsner University Hospital And Clinics and Ochsner Medical Center - Baton Rouge.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for James Runnels was last updated on June 10, 2019. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 7 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.