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JAMES GREGORY SOWARDS MD
NPI 1821050832
Emergency Medicine in Winston Salem, NC

Active since April 05, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
DEPT OF EMERGENCY MEDICINE, WINSTON SALEM, NC 27157(336) 716-2188 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 14, 2019. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About James Gregory Sowards Md NPPES

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

JAMES GREGORY SOWARDS MD (NPI 1821050832) is an individual emergency medicine provider in Winston Salem, North Carolina, licensed in North Carolina (2017-02455) and active in the NPI registry since April 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with North Carolina Baptist Hospital, and maintains a secondary practice location in Peoria.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1821050832
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207P00000X
Provider Legal NameJAMES GREGORY SOWARDSCredential: MD
Location AddressDEPT OF EMERGENCY MEDICINEWinston Salem, NC 27157
Mailing Address1 Medical Center Boulevard Meads Hall 2nd FloorWinston Salem, NC 27157-1212
Phone(336) 716-2188
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSLoma Linda University School Of MedicineGraduated 1989
Enumeration DateApril 5, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 14, 2019
✔ NPI 1821050832 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyEmergency MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207P00000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in NC · 2017-02455✔ Licensed in IL · 036109439
Definition
An emergency physician focuses on the immediate decision making and action necessary to prevent death or any further disability both in the pre-hospital setting by directing emergency medical technicians and in the emergency department. The emergency physician provides immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization and disposition of a generally diversified population of adult and pediatric patients in response to acute illness and injury.
DEPT OF EMERGENCY MEDICINE, Winston Salem, NC 27157
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 1221 NE Glen Oak AvePeoria, IL 61603-4307 · Phone (309) 672-5522

Other Identifiers 5

Other36109439IL · Bcbs
Medicaid036109439IL
OtherP00175083IL · Railroad Medicare
OtherP00936463IL · Rrmcare Thru Cesiisc (ges)
Medicaid0361094391IL

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas.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 Gregory Sowards 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 ID4587656434
PECOS Enrollment IDI20180404000799
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

3

Medicare enrollment records show James Sowards reassigns Medicare billing to 3 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Wake Forest University Health Sciences
5.6 mi
Multi-Specialty
MEDICAL CENTER BLVD
Winston Salem, NC 27157
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
  • 3,003 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1003803032 (336) 716-2255
Wake Forest Emergency Providers
41 mi
Multi-Specialty
557 BROOKDALE DR
Statesville, NC 28677
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
  • 580 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1396216735 (336) 716-2255
AFC Urgent Care And Family Care Of WNC, PLLC
74 mi
Urgent Care
10102 JOHNSTON RD
Charlotte, NC 28210
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
  • 118 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1679066658 (423) 476-5990

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 3

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.

Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making 99285
An emergency department visit for severe conditions is when you urgently seek medical help due to serious health issues. These could be severe injuries, breathing problems, unbearable pain, or sudden severe illness. Doctors and nurses will provide immediate care to stabilize your condition.
105 services104 patients
Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making 99284
An emergency department visit for a high-severity issue means you're experiencing a serious health problem that needs immediate attention. This could be a severe injury, serious illness, or life-threatening condition. Medical professionals will provide urgent care to stabilize your condition.
18 services16 patients
Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 99291
Critical care involves immediate and constant attention by a team of specially-trained health professionals. It's for patients with life-threatening conditions, requiring first 30-74 minutes of intense monitoring and treatment.
17 services17 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

North Carolina Baptist Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Winston-Salem, NC
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number340047
LocationMedical Center BoulevardWinston-Salem, NC 27157 · Forsyth County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 27157 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
$83.90 typical visit price
range $54.12 – $165.09
Typical copayment $20.97 (range $13.53 – $41.27)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$95.94 typical visit price
range $17.21 – $134.61
Typical copayment $23.98 (range $4.30 – $33.65)
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.

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 Sowards's NPI number?

The NPI number for James Sowards is 1821050832. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 5, 2006.

Where is James Sowards located?

James Sowards practices at Dept Of Emergency Medicine, Winston Salem, NC 27157. The listed phone number is (336) 716-2188.

What is James Sowards's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Emergency Medicine with taxonomy code 207P00000X.

Is James Sowards enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. James Sowards 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 James Sowards's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), James Sowards reassigns Medicare benefits to 3 organizations: Wake Forest University Health Sciences (Winston Salem, NC), Wake Forest Emergency Providers (Statesville, NC) and AFC Urgent Care And Family Care Of WNC, PLLC (Charlotte, NC). 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 James Sowards's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does James Sowards accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas list James Sowards 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 Sowards affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, James Sowards is affiliated with North Carolina Baptist Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for James Sowards was last updated on January 14, 2019. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 7 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.