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NICHOLAS PAULSEN JAMES MD
NPI 1730716515
Internal Medicine in Savannah, GA

Active since March 24, 2020PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
5354 REYNOLDS ST STE 424, SAVANNAH, GA 31405(912) 819-5999(912) 819-5980 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 18, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Mar 18, 2025, Oct 4, 2023, Mar 24, 2020 (3 updates tracked since 2020).

About Nicholas Paulsen James Md NPPES

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

NICHOLAS PAULSEN JAMES MD (NPI 1730716515) is an individual internal medicine provider in Savannah, Georgia, licensed in Georgia (103606) and active in the NPI registry since March 2020. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Candler Hospital, and is a graduate of Other (2020).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1730716515
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207R00000X
Provider Legal NameNICHOLAS PAULSEN JAMESCredential: MD
Location Address5354 REYNOLDS ST STE 424Savannah, GA 31405-6011
Mailing Address5354 Reynolds St Ste 424Savannah, GA 31405-6011
Phone(912) 819-5999
Fax(912) 819-5980
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2020
Enumeration DateMarch 24, 2020
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 18, 20253 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedMarch 18, 2025
✔ NPI 1730716515 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207R00000X
License✔ Licensed in GA · 103606
Definition
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Also ListedHospitalistTaxonomy 208M00000X · License 90458 (SC)
5354 REYNOLDS ST STE 424, Savannah, GA 31405
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Alliant Health Plans, Inc..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

Nicholas Paulsen James 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 ID9133547656
PECOS Enrollment IDI20240419001169, I20250324000899
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

4

Medicare enrollment records show Nicholas James reassigns Medicare billing to 4 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Chatham Hosptialists, LLC
Same address
Internal Medicine
5354 REYNOLDS ST, STE 424
Savannah, GA 31405
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Georgia enrollment
  • 74 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1336290667 (912) 819-5999
Beaufort County Memorial Hospital
32 mi
General Practice
BEAUFORT MEMORIAL LOWCOUNTRY MEDICAL GROUP, 300 MIDTOWN
Beaufort, SC 29906
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, South Carolina enrollment
  • 212 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1336180165 (843) 770-0404
24 On Physicians Of Sc, LLC
85 mi
Hospitalist
316 CALHOUN ST
Charleston, SC 29401
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, South Carolina enrollment
  • 281 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1144877655 (800) 923-2247
Charleston-Amg Specialty Hospital, Inc.
91 mi
Long Term Care Hospital
1200 HOSPITAL DR
Mt Pleasant, SC 29464
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, South Carolina enrollment
  • 15 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1174345318 (337) 269-9566

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.

Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223
Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.
98 services98 patients
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232
Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.
88 services57 patients
Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes 99239
Hospital discharge day management over 30 minutes involves a detailed process to ensure a smooth transition from hospital to home. It includes final examinations, discussion of your hospital stay, post-discharge instructions, and coordinating follow-up care.
33 services33 patients
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 99233
Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.
17 services14 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 5

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

Candler Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Savannah, GA
1/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other
CMS Certification Number110024
Location5353 Reynolds StreetSavannah, GA 31412 · Chatham County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Bon Secours-St Francis Xavier Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Charleston, SC
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number420065
Location2095 Henry Tecklenburg DriveCharleston, SC 29414 · Charleston County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Trident Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Charleston, SC
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number420079
Location9330 Medical Plaza DrCharleston, SC 29406 · Charleston County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Roper Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Charleston, SC
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number420087
Location316 Calhoun StCharleston, SC 29401 · Charleston County
Emergency services

Mount Pleasant Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Mount Pleasant, SC
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number420104
Location3510 Highway 17 North Suite 140Mount Pleasant, SC 29466 · Charleston County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 31405 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
$124.10 typical visit price
range $53.31 – $164.04
Typical copayment $31.02 (range $13.32 – $41.01)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$94.84 typical visit price
range $16.68 – $133.24
Typical copayment $23.71 (range $4.17 – $33.31)
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.

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.

KEYLON A GLAWSON MD
Hospitalist
5354 REYNOLDS ST STE 424
SAVANNAH, GA 31405
Chatham County (912) 819-5999
STEVEN JOSEPH OBERLE DO
Internal Medicine
5354 REYNOLDS ST STE 424
SAVANNAH, GA 31405
Chatham County (912) 819-5999
GINA FRANCOIS M.D.
Family Medicine
5354 REYNOLDS ST STE 424
SAVANNAH, GA 31405
Chatham County (912) 819-5999
JAMES BRAXTON COX D.O.
Internal Medicine
5354 REYNOLDS ST STE 424
SAVANNAH, GA 31405
Chatham County (912) 819-5999
ONECIA ALEXIS BENJAMIN M.D.
Internal Medicine
5354 REYNOLDS ST STE 424
SAVANNAH, GA 31405
Chatham County (912) 819-5999
BHARGAV MARTHAMBADI M.D.
Hospitalist
5354 REYNOLDS ST STE 424
SAVANNAH, GA 31405
Chatham County (912) 819-5999
SORNA T KAMARA MD
Family Medicine
5354 REYNOLDS ST STE 424
SAVANNAH, GA 31405
Chatham County (912) 819-7010
RUCHI PATEL M.D.
Family Medicine
5354 REYNOLDS ST STE 424
SAVANNAH, GA 31405
Chatham County (912) 350-8837

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 Nicholas James's NPI number?

The NPI number for Nicholas James is 1730716515. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 24, 2020.

Where is Nicholas James located?

Nicholas James practices at 5354 Reynolds St Ste 424, Savannah, GA 31405. The listed phone number is (912) 819-5999.

What is Nicholas James's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207R00000X.

Is Nicholas James enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Nicholas James 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 Nicholas James's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Nicholas James reassigns Medicare benefits to 4 organizations: Chatham Hosptialists, LLC (Savannah, GA), Beaufort County Memorial Hospital (Beaufort, SC), 24 On Physicians Of Sc, LLC (Charleston, SC) and Charleston-Amg Specialty Hospital, Inc. (Mt Pleasant, SC). 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 Nicholas James's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Nicholas James accept?

Health plans from Alliant Health Plans, Inc. list Nicholas James 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 Nicholas James affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Nicholas James is affiliated with Candler Hospital, Bon Secours-St Francis Xavier Hospital, Trident Medical Center, Roper Hospital and Mount Pleasant Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Nicholas James was last updated on March 18, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 19 months 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.