DR. JAMES GILBERT ATHERTON M.D.
NPI 1679746119
Pediatrics - Pediatric Nephrology in Memphis, TN

Q: What is James Atherton's NPI number?

The NPI number for James Atherton is 1679746119. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 4, 2008.

Q: What is James Atherton's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pediatrics, specializing in Pediatric Nephrology, with taxonomy code 2080P0210X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for James Atherton was last updated on June 7, 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.

Active since April 04, 2008PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

51 N DUNLAP ST, STE. 400, MEMPHIS, TN 38105(901) 287-7337(901) 287-4587 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 7, 2018. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

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About Dr. James Gilbert Atherton M.d. NPPES

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

DR. JAMES GILBERT ATHERTON M.D. (NPI 1679746119) is an individual pediatric nephrology provider in Memphis, Tennessee, licensed in Tennessee (48674) and active in the NPI registry since April 2008. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Other (2008).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1679746119

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy2080P0210X

Provider Legal NameDR. JAMES GILBERT ATHERTONCredential: M.D.

Location Address51 N DUNLAP ST, STE. 400Memphis, TN 38105

Mailing Address850 Poplar Ave, Bldg. 2Memphis, TN 38105 · (901) 287-5674 · Fax (901) 287-6804

Phone(901) 287-7337

Fax(901) 287-4587

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2008

Enumeration DateApril 4, 2008

Last NPPES UpdateJune 7, 2018

✔ NPI 1679746119 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPediatrics · Pediatric NephrologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code2080P0210X

License✔ Licensed in TN · 48674

Definition

A pediatrician who deals with the normal and abnormal development and maturation of the kidney and urinary tract, the mechanisms by which the kidney can be damaged, the evaluation and treatment of renal diseases, fluid and electrolyte abnormalities, hypertension and renal replacement therapy.

51 N DUNLAP ST, Memphis, TN 38105

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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Alliant Health Plans, Inc., BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, Cigna Healthcare and more.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 Gilbert Atherton M.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 ID4385961630

PECOS Enrollment IDI20150325000911

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 Reassignments

Medicare enrollment records show James Atherton reassigns Medicare billing to 3 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Ut Lebonheur Pediatric Specialists, Inc.

0.2 mi

Pediatrics

848 ADAMS AVE.
Memphis, TN 38103

Reassigned Medicare billing, Tennessee enrollment
582 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1093024101 (901) 287-7337

Chattanooga Hamilton County Hospital Authority

267 mi

Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC)

3800 TENNESSEE AVE STE 124
Chattanooga, TN 37409

Reassigned Medicare billing, Tennessee enrollment
533 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1962597179 (423) 778-4780

Erlanger Health

269 mi

Internal Medicine

979 E 3RD ST STE A440
Chattanooga, TN 37403

Reassigned Medicare billing, Tennessee enrollment
679 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1477256303 (423) 778-2867

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

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.

SWETHA GANNARAPU

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

51 N DUNLAP ST
MEMPHIS, TN 38105

Shelby County (901) 287-7337

DR. LINDA K MYERS MD

Pediatrics (Pediatric Rheumatology)

51 N DUNLAP ST
MEMPHIS, TN 38105

Shelby County (901) 287-7337

DR. TONIA ELIZABETH GARDNER M.D.

Pediatrics (Pediatric Pulmonology)

51 N DUNLAP ST, STE. 400
MEMPHIS, TN 38105

Shelby County (901) 287-7337

SARAH MEGAN LANE MD

Pediatrics (Developmental - Behavioral Pediatrics)

51 N DUNLAP ST
MEMPHIS, TN 38105

Shelby County (901) 287-7337

NEIL CHANDRAKANT TAILOR M.D.

Internal Medicine (Interventional Cardiology)

51 N DUNLAP ST
MEMPHIS, TN 38105

Shelby County (901) 287-7337

DR. ALICIA MARIE DIAZ-THOMAS MD

Pediatrics (Pediatric Endocrinology)

51 N DUNLAP ST, SUITE 230
MEMPHIS, TN 38105

Shelby County (901) 347-8439

JESSICA MUELLER

Dietitian, Registered (Nutrition, Pediatric)

51 N DUNLAP ST
MEMPHIS, TN 38105

Shelby County (901) 426-8644

AMANDA LEE SCOTT AU.D.

Audiologist

51 N DUNLAP ST
MEMPHIS, TN 38105

Shelby County (901) 287-6645

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 Atherton's NPI number?

The NPI number for James Atherton is 1679746119. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 4, 2008.

Where is James Atherton located?

James Atherton practices at 51 N Dunlap St Ste. 400, Memphis, TN 38105. The listed phone number is (901) 287-7337.

What is James Atherton's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pediatrics, specializing in Pediatric Nephrology, with taxonomy code 2080P0210X.

Is James Atherton enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. James Atherton 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 organizations bill Medicare for James Atherton's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), James Atherton reassigns Medicare benefits to 3 organizations: Ut Lebonheur Pediatric Specialists, Inc. (Memphis, TN), Chattanooga Hamilton County Hospital Authority (Chattanooga, TN) and Erlanger Health (Chattanooga, TN). Each 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 Atherton's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does James Atherton accept?

Health plans from Alliant Health Plans, Inc., BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, Cigna Healthcare and UnitedHealthcare list James Atherton 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 Atherton was last updated on June 7, 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.