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JAMES MICHAEL KEY MD
NPI 1710077201
Otolaryngology - Otolaryngology/Facial Plastic Surgery in Little Rock, AR

Active since October 13, 2006PECOS Enrolled
1 CHILDREN'S WAY #836, LITTLE ROCK, AR 72202(501) 364-1696 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 25, 2011. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

About James Michael Key Md NPPES

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

JAMES MICHAEL KEY MD (NPI 1710077201) is an individual otolaryngology/facial plastic surgery provider in Little Rock, Arkansas, licensed in Arkansas (R-3170) and active in the NPI registry since October 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1710077201
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207YX0905X
Provider Legal NameJAMES MICHAEL KEYCredential: MD
Location Address1 CHILDREN'S WAY #836Little Rock, AR 72202
Mailing Address1 Childrens Way # 836Little Rock, AR 72202-3500 · (501) 364-1696
Phone(501) 364-1696
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateOctober 13, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 25, 2011
✔ NPI 1710077201 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyOtolaryngology · Otolaryngology/Facial Plastic SurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207YX0905X
License✔ Licensed in AR · R-3170
Definition
An otolaryngologist who specializes in the diagnosis and surgical treatment of head and neck conditions.
Also ListedOtolaryngology · Pediatric OtolaryngologyTaxonomy 207YP0228X · License R-3170 (AR)
1 CHILDREN'S WAY #836, Little Rock, AR 72202
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Other Names 1

Other Name (5)J Mike Key Md

Other Identifiers 3

Medicare PIN5AG84
Medicare UPIND04652
Medicaid112271001AR

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Health Advantage, Octave.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 (PECOS)

James Michael Key Md is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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

2

Medicare enrollment records show James Key reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Arkansas Childrens Hospital
688 mi
Pediatrics
1 CHILDRENS WAY # 664
Little Rock, AR 72202
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Arkansas enrollment
  • 944 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1598773079 (501) 364-2526
University Of Arkansas For Medical Sciences
689 mi
Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
3901 MCCAIN PARK DR STE 102
North Little Rock, AR 72116
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Arkansas enrollment
  • Also billed through NPI 1114255353 (Arkansas)
  • 2,038 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1750456638 (501) 771-8261

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

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 Key's NPI number?

The NPI number for James Key is 1710077201. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 13, 2006. The provider is also known as J Mike Key MD.

Where is James Key located?

James Key practices at 1 Children's Way #836, Little Rock, AR 72202. The listed phone number is (501) 364-1696.

What is James Key's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Otolaryngology, specializing in Otolaryngology/Facial Plastic Surgery, with taxonomy code 207YX0905X.

Is James Key enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. James Key is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organizations bill Medicare for James Key's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), James Key reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Arkansas Childrens Hospital (Little Rock, AR) and University Of Arkansas For Medical Sciences (North Little Rock, AR). 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 Key's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does James Key accept?

Health plans from Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Health Advantage and Octave list James Key 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 Key was last updated on January 25, 2011. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 15 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.