DR. JAMES WALTER GOFORTH M.D
NPI 1811945470
Internal Medicine in Hickory, NC
About Dr. James Walter Goforth M.d NPPES
Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.
DR. JAMES WALTER GOFORTH M.D (NPI 1811945470) is an individual internal medicine provider in Hickory, North Carolina, licensed in North Carolina (30343) and active in the NPI registry since May 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Medical University Of South Carolina College Of Medicine (1983).
NPPES Registry Identity
Specialties & Licenses 3
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.
Accepted Insurance
Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS
Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.
Medicare Enrollment Status
Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment
Dr. James Walter Goforth 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.
Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 12
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.
Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area
Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 28601 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.
Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 2
Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.
Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 5
Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.
HICKORY, NC 28601
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 Goforth's NPI number?
The NPI number for James Goforth is 1811945470. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 5, 2006.
Where is James Goforth located?
James Goforth practices at 2972 N Center St, Hickory, NC 28601. The listed phone number is (828) 431-4955.
What is James Goforth's specialty?
The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207R00000X.
Is James Goforth enrolled in Medicare?
Yes. James Goforth 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 Goforth accept?
Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC list James Goforth 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 Goforth was last updated on October 24, 2023. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.
