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JAMES DREW NORRIS
NPI 1639615065
Physician Assistant - Medical in Morehead City, NC

Active since January 09, 2017PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
3714 GUARDIAN AVE, MOREHEAD CITY, NC 28557(252) 247-2101 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 21, 2017. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Jan 21, 2017, Jan 12, 2017 (2 updates tracked since 2017).

About James Drew Norris NPPES

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

JAMES DREW NORRIS (NPI 1639615065) is an individual medical provider in Morehead City, North Carolina, licensed in North Carolina (0010-06944) and active in the NPI registry since January 2017. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Carteret General Hospital, and is a graduate of Other (2016).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1639615065
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy363AM0700X
Provider Legal NameJAMES DREW NORRIS
Location Address3714 GUARDIAN AVEMorehead City, NC 28557-2974
Mailing Address3714 Guardian Ave, Ste EMorehead City, NC 28557-2975 · (252) 222-5862
Phone(252) 247-2101
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2016
Enumeration DateJanuary 9, 2017
Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 21, 20172 updates tracked since enumeration
✔ NPI 1639615065 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyPhysician Assistant · MedicalPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363AM0700X
License✔ Licensed in NC · 0010-06944
Also ListedPhysician Assistant · SurgicalTaxonomy 363AS0400X · License 0010-06944 (NC)
3714 GUARDIAN AVE, Morehead City, NC 28557
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Other Names 1

Other Name (5)James Drew Norris Pa-c

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC.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

James Drew Norris 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 ID4385928118
PECOS Enrollment IDI20170223000075
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 7

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.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.
510 services190 patients
Injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle 96372
This procedure involves administering medication directly under the skin or into a muscle. A small needle is used to inject the drug, allowing it to be absorbed quickly into the bloodstream. It's a common method for delivering a variety of medications.
53 services21 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213
This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.
34 services33 patients
Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample 36415
This procedure involves inserting a small needle into a vein, typically in your arm, to collect a blood sample. It's a quick and simple process to help diagnose or monitor health conditions. You may feel a small prick, but discomfort is minimal.
31 services29 patients
Hemoglobin a1c level 83036
Hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) is a test that measures your average blood sugar level over the past 2-3 months. It's used to monitor how well diabetes is being controlled. High levels may indicate that your diabetes treatment plan needs adjustment.
29 services20 patients
Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg J3301
Triamcinolone acetonide is a medication used to reduce inflammation in the body. It's given as a 10 mg injection for conditions like allergies, arthritis, or skin problems. The injection helps to decrease swelling, redness, and itching.
25 services20 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Carteret General Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Morehead City, NC
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number340142
Location3500 Arendell StMorehead City, NC 28557 · Carteret County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

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.

Reported Quality Measures

Breast Cancer Screening
Percentage of women 50-74 years of age who had a mammogram to screen for breast cancer
58%158 patients3/55-star benchmark: 92%
Closing the Referral Loop: Receipt of Specialist Report
Percentage of patients with referrals, regardless of age, for which the referring provider receives a report from the provider to whom the patient was referred
19%213 patients1/55-star benchmark: 95%
Colorectal Cancer Screening
Percentage of adults 50-75 years of age who had appropriate screening for colorectal cancer
81%272 patients4/55-star benchmark: 85%
Documentation of Current Medications in the Medical Record
Percentage of visits for patients aged 18 years and older for which the eligible professional or eligible clinician attests to documenting a list of current medications using all immediate resources available on the date of the encounter.
99%875 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
e-Prescribing
At least one permissible prescription written by the MIPS eligible clinician is queried for a drug formulary and transmitted electronically using certified EHR technology.
89%546 patients3/55-star benchmark: 99%
Falls: Screening for Future Fall Risk
Percentage of patients 65 years of age and older who were screened for future fall risk during the measurement period
93%289 patients4/55-star benchmark: 99%
Health Information Exchange
The MIPS eligible clinician that transitions or refers their patient to another setting of care or health care clinician (1) uses CEHRT to create a summary of care record; and (2) electronically transmits such summary to a receiving health care clinician for…
89%204 patients5/55-star benchmark: 88%
Medication Reconciliation
The MIPS eligible clinician performs medication reconciliation for at least one transition of care in which the patient is transitioned into the care of the MIPS eligible clinician.
100%210 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
Patient-Specific Education
The MIPS eligible clinician must use clinically relevant information from CEHRT to identify patient-specific educational resources and provide access to those materials to at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician.
60%655 patients3/55-star benchmark: 97%
Pneumococcal Vaccination Status for Older Adults
Percentage of patients 65 years of age and older who have ever received a pneumococcal vaccine
78%289 patients4/55-star benchmark: 90%
Preventive Care and Screening: Body Mass Index (BMI) Screening and Follow-Up Plan
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a BMI documented during the current encounter or during the previous twelve months AND with a BMI outside of normal parameters, a follow-up plan is documented during the encounter or during the previous…
28%514 patients2/55-star benchmark: 97%
Preventive Care and Screening: Tobacco Use: Screening and Cessation Intervention
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older who were screened for tobacco use one or more times within 24 months AND who received tobacco cessation intervention if identified as a tobacco user
Patients screenedForUse: 100% · 110 patients
94%110 patients4/55-star benchmark: 98%
Provide Patient Access
At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period is provided timely access to view online, download, and transmit to a third party their health information subject to the MIPS eligible clinician's discretion to withhold…
77%655 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Secure Messaging
For at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period, a secure message was sent using the electronic messaging function of CEHRT to the patient (or the patient-authorized representative), or in response to a secure…
7%655 patients1/55-star benchmark: 89%
Use of High-Risk Medications in the Elderly
Percentage of patients 65 years of age and older who were ordered high-risk medications. Two rates are submitted. 1) Percentage of patients who were ordered at least one high-risk medication.
Lower rates are better for this measure.
Patients 2+: 1% · 289 patients
14%289 patients2/55-star benchmark: 100%
View, Download, or Transmit (VDT)
At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period (or patient-authorized representative) views, downloads or transmits their health information to a third party during the performance period.
33%655 patients
Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

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.

Continuous positive airway pressure (cpap) device E0601
DME-Other DME · category DE001N
2 suppliers17 claims17 services$35.80 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 14

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

PETER A KREYMERMAN M.D.
Plastic Surgery
3714 GUARDIAN AVE, SUITE E
MOREHEAD CITY, NC 28557
Carteret County (252) 222-5862
CARTERET SURGERY CENTER PLLC
Clinic/Center (Ambulatory Surgical)
3714 GUARDIAN AVE, STE W
MOREHEAD CITY, NC 28557
Carteret County (252) 247-0314
AMY N ARMSTRONG AA-C
Anesthesiologist Assistant
3714 GUARDIAN AVE, SUITE E
MOREHEAD CITY, NC 28557
Carteret County (252) 222-5862
PHILIP DEAN BATES M.D.
Surgery
3714 GUARDIAN AVE, STE E
MOREHEAD CITY, NC 28557
Carteret County (252) 247-2101
JENARO ADAM RYAN PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT
Physician Assistant
3714 GUARDIAN AVE
MOREHEAD CITY, NC 28557
Carteret County (910) 332-3800
RESOURCE ANESTHESIOLOGY ASSOCIATES OF NC, P.C.
Anesthesiology
3714 GUARDIAN AVE, SUITE W
MOREHEAD CITY, NC 28557
Carteret County (252) 247-0314
SARAH EMILY BEDARD P.A.
Physician Assistant
3714 GUARDIAN AVE, SUITE E- CAROLINAS CENTER FOR SURGERY
MOREHEAD CITY, NC 28557
Carteret County (252) 247-2101
CENTER OF MOREHEAD CITY, LLC
Clinic/Center (Ambulatory Surgical)
3714 GUARDIAN AVE, SUITE W
MOREHEAD CITY, NC 28557
Carteret County (252) 247-0314

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 Norris's NPI number?

The NPI number for James Norris is 1639615065. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on January 9, 2017. The provider is also known as James Drew Norris Pa-C.

Where is James Norris located?

James Norris practices at 3714 Guardian Ave, Morehead City, NC 28557. The listed phone number is (252) 247-2101.

What is James Norris's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Physician Assistant, specializing in Medical, with taxonomy code 363AM0700X.

Is James Norris enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. James Norris 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 Norris accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC list James Norris 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 Norris affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, James Norris is affiliated with Carteret General Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for James Norris was last updated on January 21, 2017. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 9 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.