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DR. JAMES ALAN MCPENCOW MD
NPI 1710929500
Anesthesiology in Merrillville, IN

Active since June 13, 2006PECOS Enrolled
8900 BROADWAY, MERRILLVILLE, IN 46410(219) 576-6260 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 30, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 11, 2026.

Record update history: Sep 30, 2026, Apr 11, 2025 (2 updates tracked since 2025).

About Dr. James Alan Mcpencow Md NPPES

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

DR. JAMES ALAN MCPENCOW MD (NPI 1710929500) is an individual anesthesiology provider in Merrillville, Indiana, licensed in Indiana (01061558A) and active in the NPI registry since June 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Unity Physicians Hospital, and maintains a secondary practice location in South Bend.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1710929500
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207L00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. JAMES ALAN MCPENCOWCredential: MD
Location Address8900 BROADWAYMerrillville, IN 46410-7040
Mailing Address936 Mary Ellen DrCrown Point, IN 46307-8998 · (219) 742-4756
Phone(219) 576-6260
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2003
Enumeration DateJune 13, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 30, 20262 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedSeptember 30, 2026
✔ NPI 1710929500 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyAnesthesiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207L00000X
License✔ Licensed in IN · 01061558A
Definition
An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. The anesthesiologist assesses the risk of the patient undergoing surgery and optimizes the patient's condition prior to, during and after surgery. In addition to these management responsibilities, the anesthesiologist provides medical management and consultation in pain management and critical care medicine. Anesthesiologists diagnose and treat acute, long-standing and cancer pain problems; diagnose and treat patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries; direct resuscitation in the care of patients with cardiac or respiratory emergencies, including the need for artificial ventilation; and supervise post-anesthesia recovery.
Also ListedEmergency MedicineTaxonomy 207P00000X · License 01061558A (IN)
8900 BROADWAY, Merrillville, IN 46410
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 1211 N Eddy StSouth Bend, IN 46617-2808 · Phone (574) 237-9366

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid200844420IN

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include CareSource.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 Alan Mcpencow 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 ID5193724060
PECOS Enrollment IDI20061204000612, I20151012000826
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.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 2

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.

Anesthesia for procedure for total knee joint replacement 01402
Anesthesia for a total knee joint replacement numbs your body to eliminate pain during surgery. This could be general anesthesia where you're unconscious, or regional anesthesia where only the leg is numb. It's administered by a specialist, ensuring safety and comfort.
21 services19 patients
Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into thigh nerve (femoral nerve) 64447
This procedure involves injecting a numbing agent and/or steroid into a nerve in your thigh. It's done to alleviate pain or inflammation. A needle will be carefully positioned near the nerve, and the medicine will be administered.
14 services12 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Unity Physicians Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Mishawaka, IN
OwnershipPhysician
CMS Certification Number150177
Location4455 Edison Lakes PkwyMishawaka, IN 46545 · St. Joseph County

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 6

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

FORERUNNER ANESTHESIA LTD
Anesthesiology
8900 BROADWAY, SUITE 100W
MERRILLVILLE, IN 46410
Lake County (847) 309-9896
DR. KAMALJEET S GIRN MD
Family Medicine
8900 BROADWAY
MERRILLVILLE, IN 46410
Lake County (219) 525-1150
ALEXANDER C. MILLER M.D.
Orthopaedic Surgery (Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine)
8900 BROADWAY, STE A
MERRILLVILLE, IN 46410
Lake County (219) 738-2377
PREMISE HEALTH OF INDIANA MEDICAL PC
Clinic/Center (Multi-Specialty)
8900 BROADWAY
MERRILLVILLE, IN 46410
Lake County (219) 525-1150
NORTHWEST REGIONAL SURGERY CENTER, LLC
Clinic/Center (Ambulatory Surgical)
8900 BROADWAY
MERRILLVILLE, IN 46410
Lake County (219) 252-2173
ILLIANA SURGERY & MEDICAL CENTER, LLC
Orthopaedic Surgery
8900 BROADWAY, SUITE A
MERRILLVILLE, IN 46410
Lake County (219) 738-2377

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 Mcpencow's NPI number?

The NPI number for James Mcpencow is 1710929500. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 13, 2006.

Where is James Mcpencow located?

James Mcpencow practices at 8900 Broadway, Merrillville, IN 46410. The listed phone number is (219) 576-6260.

What is James Mcpencow's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Anesthesiology with taxonomy code 207L00000X.

Is James Mcpencow enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. James Mcpencow 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 Mcpencow accept?

Health plans from CareSource list James Mcpencow 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.

Is James Mcpencow affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, James Mcpencow is affiliated with Unity Physicians Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for James Mcpencow was last updated on September 30, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 19 days 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.