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DR. JAMES MCSHERRY WELLS III D.D.S.
NPI 1689012213
Dentist in Morehead City, NC

Active since June 05, 2013Opted out of Medicare · through Dec 9, 2026
208 PROFESSIONAL CIR, MOREHEAD CITY, NC 28557(252) 247-6780 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 5, 2013. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About Dr. James Mcsherry Wells Iii D.d.s. NPPES

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

DR. JAMES MCSHERRY WELLS III D.D.S. (NPI 1689012213) is an individual dentist in Morehead City, North Carolina, licensed in North Carolina (9537) and active in the NPI registry since June 2013. He has opted out of Medicare through December 9, 2026 and remains eligible to order and refer.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1689012213
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy122300000X
Provider Legal NameDR. JAMES MCSHERRY WELLS IIICredential: D.D.S.
Location Address208 PROFESSIONAL CIRMorehead City, NC 28557-4302
Mailing Address208 Professional CirMorehead City, NC 28557-4302
Phone(252) 247-6780
Sole ProprietorYes
Enumeration DateJune 5, 2013
✔ NPI 1689012213 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyDentistDental Providers
Taxonomy Code122300000X
License✔ Licensed in NC · 9537
Definition
A dentist is a person qualified by a doctorate in dental surgery (D.D.S.) or dental medicine (D.M.D.), licensed by the state to practice dentistry, and practicing within the scope of that license. There is no difference between the two degrees: dentists who have a DMD or DDS have the same education. Universities have the prerogative to determine what degree is awarded. Both degrees use the same curriculum requirements set by the American Dental Association's Commission on Dental Accreditation. Generally, three or more years of undergraduate education plus four years of dental school is required to graduate and become a general dentist. State licensing boards accept either degree as equivalent, and both degrees allow licensed individuals to practice the same scope of general dentistry. Additional post-graduate training is required to become a dental specialist.
208 PROFESSIONAL CIR, Morehead City, NC 28557
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Delta Dental of North Carolina.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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Opted out of Medicare

Dr. James Mcsherry Wells Iii D.d.s. has filed a Medicare opt-out affidavit. Services are provided under private contract between the provider and the patient, and are not billed to or reimbursed by Medicare. The opt-out is on file from December 9, 2014 through December 9, 2026.

Opt-Out Effective DateDecember 9, 2014
Opt-Out In Effect ThroughDecember 9, 2026Opt-out affidavits renew automatically every two years unless cancelled
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency– Power Mobility DevicesAn opted-out provider can still order and refer for Medicare patients in the categories marked above, even though their own services are not covered.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 28557 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
$83.90 typical visit price
range $54.12 – $165.09
Typical copayment $20.97 (range $13.53 – $41.27)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$67.72 typical visit price
range $17.21 – $134.61
Typical copayment $16.93 (range $4.30 – $33.65)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 2

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

MR. JAMES M WELLS DDS
Dentist (General Practice)
208 PROFESSIONAL CIR
MOREHEAD CITY, NC 28557
Carteret County (252) 247-3010
DR. MAXIE GENE JOLLEY III DMD
Dentist (General Practice)
208 PROFESSIONAL CIR
MOREHEAD CITY, NC 28557
Carteret County (252) 247-3010

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 Wells's NPI number?

The NPI number for James Wells is 1689012213. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 5, 2013.

Where is James Wells located?

James Wells practices at 208 Professional Cir, Morehead City, NC 28557. The listed phone number is (252) 247-6780.

What is James Wells's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Dentist with taxonomy code 122300000X.

Is James Wells enrolled in Medicare?

No. James Wells has opted out of Medicare through December 9, 2026. Care is provided under private contracts, and Medicare does not pay for services furnished by providers who have opted out. The provider remains eligible to order and refer services for Medicare patients.

What insurance does James Wells accept?

Health plans from Delta Dental of North Carolina list James Wells 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 Wells was last updated on June 5, 2013. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 13 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.