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

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: August 09, 2026.

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, UnitedHealthcare.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 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.

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.

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
DR. ALI MIRZA ONDER M.D.
Pediatrics (Pediatric Nephrology)
51 N DUNLAP ST, STE. 400
MEMPHIS, TN 38105
Shelby County (901) 287-7337

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.

What insurance does James Atherton accept?

Health plans from Alliant Health Plans, Inc., BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee 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.