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DR. WALTER JOSEPH JAMES D.D.S. , M.D.
NPI 1801931209
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery in Shreveport, LA

Active since February 21, 2007PECOS Enrolled
915 SHREVEPORT BARKSDALE HWY, SHREVEPORT, LA 71105(318) 865-0249(318) 869-0026 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 29, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

About Dr. Walter Joseph James D.d.s. , M.d. NPPES

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

DR. WALTER JOSEPH JAMES D.D.S. , M.D. (NPI 1801931209) is an individual oral & maxillofacial surgery provider in Shreveport, Louisiana, licensed in Louisiana (MD.023124) and active in the NPI registry since February 2007. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and maintains a secondary practice location in Shreveport.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1801931209
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy204E00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. WALTER JOSEPH JAMESCredential: D.D.S. , M.D.
Location Address915 SHREVEPORT BARKSDALE HWYShreveport, LA 71105-2205
Mailing Address915 Shreveport Barksdale HwyShreveport, LA 71105-2205 · (318) 865-0249 · Fax (318) 869-0026
Phone(318) 865-0249
Fax(318) 869-0026
Sole ProprietorYes
Enumeration DateFebruary 21, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateMay 29, 2024
NPPES CertifiedMay 29, 2024
✔ NPI 1801931209 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyOral & Maxillofacial SurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code204E00000X
License✔ Licensed in LA · MD.023124
Definition
Oral and maxillofacial surgeons are trained to recognize and treat a wide spectrum of diseases, injuries and defects in the head, neck, face, jaws and the hard and soft tissues of the oral and maxillofacial region. They are also trained to administer anesthesia, and provide care in an office setting. They are trained to treat problems such as the extraction of wisdom teeth, misaligned jaws, tumors and cysts of the jaw and mouth, and to perform dental implant surgery.
Also ListedDentist · Oral and Maxillofacial SurgeryTaxonomy 1223S0112X · License 5461 (LA), 13636 (TX)
915 SHREVEPORT BARKSDALE HWY, Shreveport, LA 71105
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 11541 Kings HwyShreveport, LA 71103-4228 · Phone (318) 626-0000

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections, Ambetter from Magnolia Health and more.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 (PECOS)

Dr. Walter Joseph James D.d.s. , M.d. 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.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 2

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

SHREVEPORT CENTER FOR ORAL AND FACIAL SURGERY, L.L.C.
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
915 SHREVEPORT BARKSDALE HWY
SHREVEPORT, LA 71105
Caddo Parish (318) 865-0249
WESLEY D. CARLISLE MD, DMD
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
915 SHREVEPORT BARKSDALE HWY
SHREVEPORT, LA 71105
Caddo Parish (318) 865-0249

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 Walter James's NPI number?

The NPI number for Walter James is 1801931209. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on February 21, 2007.

Where is Walter James located?

Walter James practices at 915 Shreveport Barksdale Hwy, Shreveport, LA 71105. The listed phone number is (318) 865-0249.

What is Walter James's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery with taxonomy code 204E00000X.

Is Walter James enrolled in Medicare?

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

What insurance does Walter James accept?

Health plans from Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections, Ambetter from Magnolia Health, Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana and 4 other insurers list Walter 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Walter James was last updated on May 29, 2024. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.