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DR. JAMES WHELESS MD
NPI 1659337855
Psychiatry & Neurology - Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology in Memphis, TN

Active since April 25, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
848 ADAMS AVE., STE. L400, MEMPHIS, TN 38105(901) 287-7337(901) 287-4540 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 28, 2018. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Jun 28, 2018, Mar 2, 2018 (2 updates tracked since 2018).

About Dr. James Wheless Md NPPES

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

DR. JAMES WHELESS MD (NPI 1659337855) is an individual neurology with special qualifications in child neurology provider in Memphis, Tennessee, licensed in Tennessee (39646) and active in the NPI registry since April 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Methodist Hospitals Of Memphis, and is a graduate of University Of Oklahoma College Of Medicine (1982).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1659337855
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy2084N0402X
Provider Legal NameDR. JAMES WHELESSCredential: MD
Location Address848 ADAMS AVE., STE. L400Memphis, TN 38105
Mailing Address850 Poplar Ave, Bldg 2Memphis, TN 38105-4607 · (901) 287-5674 · Fax (901) 287-6804
Phone(901) 287-7337
Fax(901) 287-4540
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Oklahoma College Of MedicineGraduated 1982
Enumeration DateApril 25, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJune 28, 20182 updates tracked since enumeration
✔ NPI 1659337855 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPsychiatry & Neurology · Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child NeurologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2084N0402X
License✔ Licensed in TN · 39646
Definition
A Child Neurologist specializes in neurology with special skills in diagnosis and treatment of neurologic disorders of the neonatal period, infancy, early childhood, and adolescence.
848 ADAMS AVE., Memphis, TN 38105
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Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid3328710TN

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, Cigna Healthcare.Insurance ›

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 and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. James Wheless 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 ID345288528
PECOS Enrollment IDI20050419000559
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 Wheless reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Ut Lebonheur Pediatric Specialists, Inc.
Same address
Pediatrics
848 ADAMS AVE.
Memphis, TN 38103
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Tennessee enrollment
  • 582 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1093024101 (901) 287-7337

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims

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 high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more 99215
This service involves a follow-up appointment for existing patients, lasting between 40 to 54 minutes. During this time, your healthcare provider will assess your current health status, discuss any changes or concerns, review your treatment plan, and answer any questions you may have.
17 services15 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Methodist Hospitals Of Memphis

Acute Care Hospitals · Memphis, TN
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Church
CMS Certification Number440049
Location1265 Union Ave Suite 700Memphis, TN 38104 · Shelby County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 38105 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
$121.80 typical visit price
range $52.64 – $160.89
Typical copayment $30.45 (range $13.16 – $40.22)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$93.60 typical visit price
range $16.72 – $131.41
Typical copayment $23.40 (range $4.18 – $32.85)
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.

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 Wheless's NPI number?

The NPI number for James Wheless is 1659337855. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 25, 2006.

Where is James Wheless located?

James Wheless practices at 848 Adams Ave. Ste. L400, Memphis, TN 38105. The listed phone number is (901) 287-7337.

What is James Wheless's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Psychiatry & Neurology, specializing in Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology, with taxonomy code 2084N0402X.

Is James Wheless enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. James Wheless 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 organization bills Medicare for James Wheless's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), James Wheless reassigns Medicare benefits to Ut Lebonheur Pediatric Specialists, Inc. (Memphis, TN). 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 Wheless's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does James Wheless accept?

Health plans from BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee and Cigna Healthcare list James Wheless 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 Wheless affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, James Wheless is affiliated with Methodist Hospitals Of Memphis.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for James Wheless was last updated on June 28, 2018. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 8 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.