DR. JAMES ERNEST MCGHEE JR. MD
NPI 1699783092
Family Medicine in Asheville, NC

Q: What is James Mcghee's NPI number?

The NPI number for James Mcghee is 1699783092. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 3, 2006.

Q: What is James Mcghee's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Family Medicine with taxonomy code 207Q00000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for James Mcghee was last updated on December 8, 2016. 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.

Active since August 03, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

90 SOUTHSIDE AVE, SUITE 350, ASHEVILLE, NC 28801(828) 277-4810 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 8, 2016. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

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About Dr. James Ernest Mcghee Jr. Md NPPES

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

DR. JAMES ERNEST MCGHEE JR. MD (NPI 1699783092) is an individual family medicine provider in Asheville, North Carolina, licensed in North Carolina (9400578) and active in the NPI registry since August 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Emory University School Of Medicine (1988).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1699783092

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy207Q00000X

Provider Legal NameDR. JAMES ERNEST MCGHEE JR.Credential: MD

Location Address90 SOUTHSIDE AVE, SUITE 350Asheville, NC 28801-4160

Mailing Address90 Southside AveAsheville, NC 28801-4160

Phone(828) 277-4810

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSEmory University School Of MedicineGraduated 1988

Enumeration DateAugust 3, 2006

Last NPPES UpdateDecember 8, 2016

✔ NPI 1699783092 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyFamily MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207Q00000X

License✔ Licensed in NC · 9400578

Definition

Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.

Also ListedGeneral PracticeTaxonomy 208D00000X · License 9400578 (NC)

90 SOUTHSIDE AVE, Asheville, NC 28801

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Other Identifiers 5

Medicaid1699783092NC

Medicare PINNC0047ENC

Other56620NC · Bcbs Nc

Medicare UPINF50122NC

Medicaid7956620NC

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, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. James Ernest Mcghee Jr. 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 ID4385678952

PECOS Enrollment IDI20050922000846

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 Mcghee reassigns Medicare billing to 5 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Telos Health Systems Nc PLLC

98 mi

Internal Medicine

550 GLENWOOD DR
Mooresville, NC 28115

Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
Medicare enrollment name: Vitae Health Medical North Carolina PLLC
121 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1265064414 (201) 217-6777

M Medical Nc PLLC

131 mi

Internal Medicine

17 CORNELIA ST
Lexington, NC 27292

Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
50 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1770337412 (336) 242-1349

Pai Participant 29, P.C.

132 mi

Geriatric Medicine

877 HILL EVERHART RD
Lexington, NC 27295

Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
Medicare enrollment name: Pai Participant 29 PC
90 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1245813757 (336) 248-6644

Cs Pacs 3 Southeast, LLC

137 mi

Hospitalist

1600 BLAND ST
Bluefield, WV 24701

Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
181 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1154104958 (304) 327-2485

Chestnut Knoll Physicians Group PC

644 mi

Geriatric Medicine

5 RESEARCH DR
Shelton, CT 06484

Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
30 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1780477729 (203) 901-2493

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 4

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.

Subsequent nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes 99309

A follow-up nursing facility visit per day is a daily check-in by a healthcare professional. This 25-minute visit typically involves monitoring your health progress, addressing any concerns, and adjusting treatment plans as necessary. It's a vital part of ensuring your ongoing wellbeing.

182 services101 patients

Subsequent nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes 99309

167 services97 patients

Initial nursing facility care with high level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, 50 minutes or more 99306

An initial nursing facility visit is your first meeting with your healthcare team at a nursing facility. Lasting typically 45 minutes, this appointment involves a comprehensive health assessment and the creation of your personalized care plan. It's a crucial step to ensure your health and well-being.

100 services98 patients

Initial nursing facility care with high level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, 50 minutes or more 99306

23 services20 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 28801 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

$95.94 typical visit price

range $17.21 – $134.61

Typical copayment $23.98 (range $4.30 – $33.65)

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.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 19

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Insertion tray with drainage bag with indwelling catheter, foley type, two-way latex with coating (teflon, silicone, silicone elastomer or hydrophilic, etc.) A4314

DME-Orthotic Devices · category DF000N

2 suppliers19 claims19 services$24.38 avg. paid by Medicare

Bedside drainage bag, day or night, with or without anti-reflux device, with or without tube, each A4357

DME-Orthotic Devices · category DF000N

2 suppliers21 claims22 services$9.37 avg. paid by Medicare

Tape, waterproof, per 18 square inches A4452

DME-Medical/Surgical Supplies · category DA000N

2 suppliers12 claims1,334 services$0.37 avg. paid by Medicare

Tracheostomy, inner cannula A4623

DME-Orthotic Devices · category DF000N

2 suppliers15 claims429 services$5.38 avg. paid by Medicare

Tracheostomy care kit for established tracheostomy A4629

DME-Orthotic Devices · category DF000N

2 suppliers14 claims401 services$4.47 avg. paid by Medicare

Alginate or other fiber gelling dressing, wound cover, sterile, pad size 16 sq. in. or less, each dressing A6196

DME-Medical/Surgical Supplies · category DA023N

2 suppliers32 claims1,579 services$6.96 avg. paid by Medicare

Composite dressing, sterile, pad size 16 sq. in. or less, with any size adhesive border, each dressing A6203

DME-Medical/Surgical Supplies · category DA023N

1 supplier30 claims1,109 services$3.25 avg. paid by Medicare

Gauze, impregnated with other than water, normal saline, or hydrogel, sterile, pad size 16 sq. in. or less, without adhesive border, each dressing A6222

DME-Medical/Surgical Supplies · category DA023N

3 suppliers19 claims1,004 services$2.06 avg. paid by Medicare

Gauze, non-impregnated, sterile, pad size 16 sq. in. or less, without adhesive border, each dressing A6402

DME-Medical/Surgical Supplies · category DA023N

2 suppliers11 claims536 services$0.11 avg. paid by Medicare

Conforming bandage, non-elastic, knitted/woven, sterile, width greater than or equal to three inches and less than five inches, per yard A6446

DME-Medical/Surgical Supplies · category DA023N

3 suppliers16 claims1,965 services$0.37 avg. paid by Medicare

Tracheostomy tube collar/holder, each A7526

DME-Orthotic Devices · category DF000N

2 suppliers15 claims375 services$3.03 avg. paid by Medicare

Enteral feeding supply kit; pump fed, per day, includes but not limited to feeding/flushing syringe, administration set tubing, dressings, tape B4035

Other-Enteral and Parenteral · category OB006N

3 suppliers18 claims528 services$6.05 avg. paid by Medicare

Enteral formula, nutritionally complete, calorically dense (equal to or greater than 1.5 kcal/ml) with intact nutrients, includes proteins, fats, carbohydrates, vitamins and minerals, may include fiber, administered through an enteral feeding tube, 100 calories = 1 unit B4152

Other-Enteral and Parenteral · category OB006N

4 suppliers22 claims9,547 services$0.31 avg. paid by Medicare

Walker, folding, wheeled, adjustable or fixed height E0143

DME-Other DME · category DE000N

1 supplier14 claims14 services$3.76 avg. paid by Medicare

Hospital bed, semi-electric (head and foot adjustment), with any type side rails, with mattress E0260

DME-Hospital Beds · category DB000N

2 suppliers35 claims35 services$59.03 avg. paid by Medicare

Portable gaseous oxygen system, rental; includes portable container, regulator, flowmeter, humidifier, cannula or mask, and tubing E0431

DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC000N

3 suppliers23 claims23 services$14.97 avg. paid by Medicare

Oxygen concentrator, single delivery port, capable of delivering 85 percent or greater oxygen concentration at the prescribed flow rate E1390

DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N

3 suppliers23 claims23 services$79.68 avg. paid by Medicare

Standard wheelchair K0001

DME-Wheelchairs · category DD000N

6 suppliers56 claims56 services$20.81 avg. paid by Medicare

Elevating leg rests, pair (for use with capped rental wheelchair base) K0195

DME-Wheelchairs · category DD021N

2 suppliers13 claims13 services$7.85 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 20

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

MS. MONICA M DENOUX FNP, APRN

Nurse Practitioner (Family)

90 SOUTHSIDE AVE, SUITE 350
ASHEVILLE, NC 28801

Buncombe County (864) 412-0446

JASMINE DAWN WADE NP

Nurse Practitioner (Adult Health)

90 SOUTHSIDE AVE, SUITE 350
ASHEVILLE, NC 28801

Buncombe County (828) 277-4810

KAREN LEDWITH DEDMAN M.D.

Family Medicine

90 SOUTHSIDE AVE, SUITE 350
ASHEVILLE, NC 28801

Buncombe County (828) 277-4810

DENISE WILSON STILES FNP-BC

Nurse Practitioner (Family)

90 SOUTHSIDE AVE, SUITE 350
ASHEVILLE, NC 28801

Buncombe County (828) 277-4810

MOUNTAIN PHYSICAL THERAPY SERVICES INC

Physical Therapist

90 SOUTHSIDE AVE, STE 225
ASHEVILLE, NC 28801

Buncombe County (828) 254-3525

NEW PLACE, INC.

Community/Behavioral Health

90 SOUTHSIDE AVE, SUITE 250
ASHEVILLE, NC 28801

Buncombe County (828) 253-2273

TYLER D ALLEN PA

Physician Assistant

90 SOUTHSIDE AVE, SUITE 350
ASHEVILLE, NC 28801

Buncombe County (828) 277-4810

CYNTHIA BRANTLEY GNP

Nurse Practitioner (Gerontology)

90 SOUTHSIDE AVE, SUITE 350
ASHEVILLE, NC 28801

Buncombe County (828) 277-4810

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 Mcghee's NPI number?

The NPI number for James Mcghee is 1699783092. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 3, 2006.

Where is James Mcghee located?

James Mcghee practices at 90 Southside Ave Suite 350, Asheville, NC 28801. The listed phone number is (828) 277-4810.

What is James Mcghee's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Family Medicine with taxonomy code 207Q00000X.

Is James Mcghee enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. James Mcghee 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 Mcghee's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), James Mcghee reassigns Medicare benefits to 5 organizations: Telos Health Systems Nc PLLC (Mooresville, NC), M Medical Nc PLLC (Lexington, NC), Pai Participant 29, P.C. (Lexington, NC), Cs Pacs 3 Southeast, LLC (Bluefield, WV) and Chestnut Knoll Physicians Group PC (Shelton, CT). 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 Mcghee's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does James Mcghee accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC list James Mcghee 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 Mcghee was last updated on December 8, 2016. 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.