JAMES HINES M.D.
NPI 1770575631
Internal Medicine - Cardiovascular Disease in Phoenix, AZ

Q: What is James Hines's NPI number?

The NPI number for James Hines is 1770575631. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 17, 2005.

Q: What is James Hines's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Cardiovascular Disease, with taxonomy code 207RC0000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for James Hines was last updated on November 28, 2007. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 18 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 17, 2005PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

340 E PALM LN, SUITE 175, PHOENIX, AZ 85004(602) 386-1100(602) 386-1150 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 28, 2007. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

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About James Hines M.d. NPPES

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

JAMES HINES M.D. (NPI 1770575631) is an individual cardiovascular disease provider in Phoenix, Arizona, licensed in Arizona (20960) and active in the NPI registry since August 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Northwestern University Feinberg Medical School (1978).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1770575631

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy207RC0000X

Provider Legal NameJAMES HINESCredential: M.D.

Location Address340 E PALM LN, SUITE 175Phoenix, AZ 85004-4603

Mailing Address340 E Palm Ln, Suite 175Phoenix, AZ 85004-4603 · (602) 386-1100 · Fax (602) 386-1150

Phone(602) 386-1100

Fax(602) 386-1150

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSNorthwestern University Feinberg Medical SchoolGraduated 1978

Enumeration DateAugust 17, 2005

Last NPPES UpdateNovember 28, 2007

✔ NPI 1770575631 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Cardiovascular DiseaseAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207RC0000X

License✔ Licensed in AZ · 20960

Definition

An internist who specializes in diseases of the heart and blood vessels and manages complex cardiac conditions such as heart attacks and life-threatening, abnormal heartbeat rhythms.

340 E PALM LN, Phoenix, AZ 85004

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Other Identifiers 4

Medicare UPINC43470AZ

Other060017047AZ · Railroad Medicare Pin

Medicare PINZ06WCHJB06AZ

Medicaid112102AZ

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health, Ambetter Health, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona and more.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

James Hines M.d. 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 ID9436199791

PECOS Enrollment IDI20050505000568

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 Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show James Hines reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Honorhealth Ambulatory

Same address

Cardiovascular Disease

340 E PALM LN STE A175
Phoenix, AZ 85004

Reassigned Medicare billing, Arizona enrollment
822 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1548886500 (602) 386-1100

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 19

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.

Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report 93000

An electrocardiogram (ECG) is a non-invasive test that records your heart's electrical activity. Using 12 leads attached to your body, it captures data to help identify heart conditions. A doctor interprets the results and provides a report.

1,291 services759 patients

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214

This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.

1,210 services623 patients

Ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate, direction and valve function 93306

This is a heart ultrasound, also known as an echocardiogram. It uses sound waves to create pictures of your heart, showing how blood flows through it. The color depicts the blood flow's speed and direction. It also checks the heart's valves to ensure they're working properly.

238 services229 patients

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213

This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.

227 services210 patients

Injection, regadenoson, 0.1 mg J2785

Regadenoson injection, 0.1 mg, is a medication used to help visualize the heart during a stress test. It works by increasing blood flow in the arteries of the heart. It's injected into a vein and is generally well-tolerated.

176 services44 patients

Technetium tc-99m sestamibi, diagnostic, per study dose A9500

Technetium Tc-99m Sestamibi is a diagnostic test used to create images of your heart or breast tissues. It involves a safe radioactive substance injection that helps doctors to detect any abnormalities or changes in these tissues.

111 services55 patients

Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with electrocardiogram (ecg) with supervision and review by physician 93015

An exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with ECG is a procedure performed by a doctor to assess how your heart responds to exertion. It involves monitoring your heart's electrical activity while you exercise or after medication is given to mimic exercise effects.

110 services107 patients

Blood test, clotting time 85610

A clotting time blood test helps determine how quickly your blood forms clots, a process crucial to stop bleeding. During the test, a small blood sample is taken from your arm. The sample is then analyzed in a lab to see how long it takes for a clot to form.

106 services13 patients

Programming of dual lead pacemaker system 93280

Programming of a dual lead pacemaker system is a procedure to adjust your heart's pacemaker settings. This process involves a small device, called a programmer, that communicates with your pacemaker to ensure it's working optimally for your heart's needs.

58 services35 patients

Nuclear medicine studies of heart muscle at rest and with stress and spect 78452

Nuclear medicine studies of the heart involve two parts: rest and stress. During rest, images are taken of your heart at ease. During stress, images are taken after exercise or medication-induced stress. SPECT is a special imaging technique providing 3D pictures of your heart, helping identify any issues.

56 services56 patients

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more 99215

This service involves a follow-up appointment for existing patients, lasting between 40 to 54 minutes. During this time, your healthcare provider will assess your current health status, discuss any changes or concerns, review your treatment plan, and answer any questions you may have.

52 services42 patients

Programming of single lead pacemaker system 93279

Programming of a single lead pacemaker system involves adjusting the pacemaker's settings to suit your heart's unique needs. This is done using a special device that communicates with the pacemaker, ensuring it helps your heart beat at an optimal rate.

25 services15 patients

Smoking and tobacco use intensive counseling, 4-10 minutes 99406

This service provides brief, intensive counseling (4-10 minutes) to support you in quitting smoking or tobacco use. It involves discussing the risks of tobacco use, benefits of quitting, and strategies to help you stop. It's a critical step towards a healthier lifestyle.

20 services16 patients

New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99203

This service involves an initial office or outpatient visit for a new patient. The healthcare professional will spend 30-44 minutes understanding your health history, current issues, and discussing possible treatment plans. It's a comprehensive evaluation to start your healthcare journey.

17 services17 patients

New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more 99204

This is a first-time office or outpatient visit lasting between 45-59 minutes. The healthcare provider evaluates your health, discusses your medical history, and may suggest further tests or treatments. It's an opportunity to ask questions and understand your health better.

16 services16 patients

Heart rhythm review and interpretation of continous external ekg over 8-15 days 93248

This service involves wearing a device for 8-15 days that continuously records your heart's electrical activity. It helps in identifying irregular heart rhythms. The recorded data is then reviewed and interpreted by a healthcare professional for any abnormalities.

12 services12 patients

Electrocardiogram (ecg) up to 30 days continuous with review and report by health care professional 93228

An Electrocardiogram (ECG) is a non-invasive test that records the electrical signals in your heart. For up to 30 days, a small device will continuously monitor your heart's activity. A healthcare professional will then review the data and provide a report on your heart's function.

11 services11 patients

Heart rhythm recording continous external ekg over more than 48 hours up to 7 days 93242

This procedure involves wearing a device, an external EKG, for up to 7 days to continuously monitor your heart rhythm. It helps detect irregularities that may not occur during a standard EKG. The device is non-invasive and safe.

11 services11 patients

Heart rhythm review, and interpretation of continous external ekg over more than 48 hours up to 7 days 93244

A heart rhythm review involves monitoring your heart's electrical activity for more than 48 hours up to 7 days. Using a device called an external EKG, doctors can track your heartbeats to detect irregularities and help diagnose heart conditions.

11 services11 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 85004 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

$127.71 typical visit price

range $55.44 – $168.60

Typical copayment $31.92 (range $13.86 – $42.15)

Most-billed visit code 99204

Established Patient

$69.24 typical visit price

range $17.72 – $137.41

Typical copayment $17.31 (range $4.43 – $34.35)

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.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

Reported Quality Measures

e-Prescribing

At least one permissible prescription written by the MIPS eligible clinician is queried for a drug formulary and transmitted electronically using certified EHR technology.

91%9,970 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%

Health Information Exchange

The MIPS eligible clinician that transitions or refers their patient to another setting of care or health care clinician (1) uses CEHRT to create a summary of care record; and (2) electronically transmits such summary to a receiving health care clinician for…

100%243 patients5/55-star benchmark: 96%

Medication Reconciliation

The MIPS eligible clinician performs medication reconciliation for at least one transition of care in which the patient is transitioned into the care of the MIPS eligible clinician.

75%857 patients3/55-star benchmark: 100%

Patient-Specific Education

The MIPS eligible clinician must use clinically relevant information from CEHRT to identify patient-specific educational resources and provide access to those materials to at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician.

33%3,105 patients2/55-star benchmark: 99%

Provide Patient Access

At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period is provided timely access to view online, download, and transmit to a third party their health information subject to the MIPS eligible clinician's discretion to withhold…

71%3,105 patients3/55-star benchmark: 100%

Secure Messaging

For at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period, a secure message was sent using the electronic messaging function of CEHRT to the patient (or the patient-authorized representative), or in response to a secure…

66%3,105 patients5/55-star benchmark: 59%

Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 18

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

JOHN FITZGERALD M.D.

Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)

340 E PALM LN, SUITE 175
PHOENIX, AZ 85004

Maricopa County (602) 386-1100

DAVID HOELZINGER M.D.

Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)

340 E PALM LN, SUITE 175
PHOENIX, AZ 85004

Maricopa County (602) 386-1100

DWIGHT S. CLARKE, MD, PLLC

Internal Medicine (Infectious Disease)

340 E PALM LN, STE 260
PHOENIX, AZ 85004

Maricopa County (602) 254-1136

CENTERCARE DENTAL GROUP

Dentist (Prosthodontics)

340 E PALM LN, SUITE 280
PHOENIX, AZ 85004

Maricopa County (602) 252-2800

YOUNGSOO CHO M.D.

Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)

340 E PALM LN, SUITE 175
PHOENIX, AZ 85004

Maricopa County (602) 386-1100

THOMAS FREDRICK ROSS M.D.

Internal Medicine (Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology)

340 E PALM LN, SUITE 175
PHOENIX, AZ 85004

Maricopa County (602) 386-1100

PHOENIX INFECTIOUS DISEASES CONSULTANTS, LLC

Internal Medicine (Infectious Disease)

340 E PALM LN, A260
PHOENIX, AZ 85004

Maricopa County (602) 254-1136

ARIZONA CARDIOLOGY GROUP PC

Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)

340 E PALM LN, SUITE 175
PHOENIX, AZ 85004

Maricopa County (602) 386-1100

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 Hines's NPI number?

The NPI number for James Hines is 1770575631. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 17, 2005.

Where is James Hines located?

James Hines practices at 340 E Palm Ln Suite 175, Phoenix, AZ 85004. The listed phone number is (602) 386-1100.

What is James Hines's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Cardiovascular Disease, with taxonomy code 207RC0000X.

Is James Hines enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. James Hines 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 organization bills Medicare for James Hines's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), James Hines reassigns Medicare benefits to Honorhealth Ambulatory (Phoenix, AZ). The 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 Hines's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does James Hines accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona, Cigna HealthCare of Arizona, Inc and Oscar Health Plan, Inc. list James Hines 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 Hines was last updated on November 28, 2007. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 18 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.