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BENJAMIN SCOTT JAMES
NPI 1821523119
Physician Assistant in Memphis, TN

Active since April 25, 2017PECOS Enrolled
109 N BARKSDALE ST, MEMPHIS, TN 38104(731) 445-8760 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 14, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Sep 14, 2022, Apr 25, 2017 (2 updates tracked since 2017).

About Benjamin Scott James NPPES

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

BENJAMIN SCOTT JAMES (NPI 1821523119) is an individual physician assistant in Memphis, Tennessee, licensed in Texas (PA12962) and active in the NPI registry since April 2017. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1821523119
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy363A00000X
Provider Legal NameBENJAMIN SCOTT JAMES
Location Address109 N BARKSDALE STMemphis, TN 38104-7613
Mailing Address109 N Barksdale StMemphis, TN 38104-7613 · (731) 445-8760
Phone(731) 445-8760
Sole ProprietorYes
Enumeration DateApril 25, 2017
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 14, 20222 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedSeptember 14, 2022
✔ NPI 1821523119 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyPhysician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363A00000X
License✔ Licensed in TX · PA12962
Definition
A physician assistant is a person who has successfully completed an accredited education program for physician assistant, is licensed by the state and is practicing within the scope of that license. Physician assistants are formally trained to perform many of the routine, time-consuming tasks a physician can do. In some states, they may prescribe medications. They take medical histories, perform physical exams, order lab tests and x-rays, and give inoculations. Most states require that they work under the supervision of a physician.
Also ListedPhysician Assistant · MedicalTaxonomy 363AM0700X
109 N BARKSDALE ST, Memphis, TN 38104
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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, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Benjamin Scott James 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.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 2

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 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.
55 services54 patients
Emergency department visit with low level of medical decision making 99283
An emergency department visit for a problem of moderate severity involves immediate medical attention for issues like minor fractures, burns, or high fever. The healthcare team will assess your condition, provide necessary treatment, and may suggest further tests or admission if required.
15 services14 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 38104 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
$81.53 typical visit price
range $52.64 – $160.89
Typical copayment $20.38 (range $13.16 – $40.22)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$66.01 typical visit price
range $16.72 – $131.41
Typical copayment $16.50 (range $4.18 – $32.85)
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.

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 Benjamin James's NPI number?

The NPI number for Benjamin James is 1821523119. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 25, 2017.

Where is Benjamin James located?

Benjamin James practices at 109 N Barksdale St, Memphis, TN 38104. The listed phone number is (731) 445-8760.

What is Benjamin James's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Physician Assistant with taxonomy code 363A00000X.

Is Benjamin James enrolled in Medicare?

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

What insurance does Benjamin James accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas list Benjamin 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 Benjamin James was last updated on September 14, 2022. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 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.