JAMES F. FRENCH MD
NPI 1831136324
Internal Medicine in Bay St Louis, MS

Q: What is James French's NPI number?

The NPI number for James French is 1831136324. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 1, 2006.

Q: What is James French's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207R00000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for James French was last updated on February 18, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 months 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 June 01, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

149 DRINKWATER RD, BAY ST LOUIS, MS 39520(228) 467-2837 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 18, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Dec 15, 2025, Oct 9, 2025, Nov 13, 2023 (3 updates tracked since 2023).

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About James F. French Md NPPES

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

JAMES F. FRENCH MD (NPI 1831136324) is an individual internal medicine provider in Bay St Louis, Mississippi, licensed in Mississippi (34147) and active in the NPI registry since June 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with St Lukes Regional Medical Center, and maintains 4 additional practice locations.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1831136324

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy207R00000X

Provider Legal NameJAMES F. FRENCHCredential: MD

Location Address149 DRINKWATER RDBay St Louis, MS 39520-1658

Mailing Address1514 Jefferson HwyNew Orleans, LA 70121-2429 · (504) 842-4000

Phone(228) 467-2837

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1999

Enumeration DateJune 1, 2006

Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 18, 20263 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedFebruary 18, 2026

✔ NPI 1831136324 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207R00000X

Licenses✔ Licensed in MS · 34147✔ Licensed in OR · MD156813✔ Licensed in KS · 0448651

Definition

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.

Also ListedHospitalistTaxonomy 208M00000X · License MD-46694 (IA)

149 DRINKWATER RD, Bay St Louis, MS 39520

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Secondary Practice Locations 4

Location 1325 Maine StLawrence, KS 66044-1360 · Phone (785) 505-5775

Location 22700 NW Stewart PkwyRoseburg, OR 97471-1281 · Phone (541) 677-3622 · Fax (541) 677-1794

Location 31373 E State Road 62Madison, IN 47250-7328 · Phone (812) 801-0152 · Fax (812) 801-0150

Location 41102 Saint Marys RdJunction City, KS 66441-4139 · Phone (785) 238-0325 · Fax (785) 576-1113

Other Identifiers 3

Medicaid890232PNC

Medicaid7101033150KY

Medicaid300101061IN

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas, Inc. 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 and accepts Medicare assignment

James F. French 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 ID3971577610

PECOS Enrollment IDI20191107002652, I20241226000785, I20250130000657

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 6

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.

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232

Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.

154 services61 patients

Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes 99231

Follow-up hospital inpatient care is a daily service where a healthcare professional checks on your health progress during your hospital stay. Each session typically lasts 15 minutes, involving updates on your condition and adjustments to your treatment plan, if necessary.

87 services26 patients

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 99233

Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.

56 services25 patients

Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes 99239

Hospital discharge day management over 30 minutes involves a detailed process to ensure a smooth transition from hospital to home. It includes final examinations, discussion of your hospital stay, post-discharge instructions, and coordinating follow-up care.

40 services40 patients

Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 99222

Initial hospital inpatient care is a service where a healthcare provider spends about 50 minutes per day overseeing your care while you're admitted in the hospital. This includes reviewing your health status, planning your treatment, and ensuring your safety and comfort.

24 services24 patients

Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223

Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.

18 services18 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 5

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

St Lukes Regional Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Sioux City, IA

2/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number160146

Location2720 Stone Park BoulevardSioux City, IA 51104 · Woodbury County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Horn Memorial Hospital

Critical Access Hospitals · Ida Grove, IA

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number161354

Location701 E 2nd StIda Grove, IA 51445 · Ida County

Emergency services

Stormont Vail Health Flint Hills, LLC

Acute Care Hospitals · Junction City, KS

OwnershipGovernment - Local

CMS Certification Number170074

Location1102 St Mary's RoadJunction City, KS 66441 · Geary County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Lmh

Acute Care Hospitals · Lawrence, KS

4/5 CMS rating

OwnershipGovernment - Local

CMS Certification Number170137

Location325 Maine StreetLawrence, KS 66044 · Douglas County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Ochsner Medical Center-Hancock

Acute Care Hospitals · Bay Saint Louis, MS

OwnershipGovernment - Local

CMS Certification Number250162

Location149 Drinkwater BlvdBay Saint Louis, MS 39520 · Hancock County

Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 39520 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

$120.41 typical visit price

range $51.65 – $159.18

Typical copayment $30.10 (range $12.91 – $39.79)

Most-billed visit code 99204

Established Patient

$92.20 typical visit price

range $16.15 – $129.61

Typical copayment $23.05 (range $4.03 – $32.40)

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.

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.

Portable gaseous oxygen system, rental; includes portable container, regulator, flowmeter, humidifier, cannula or mask, and tubing E0431

DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC000N

4 suppliers26 claims26 services$16.43 avg. paid by Medicare

Oxygen concentrator, single delivery port, capable of delivering 85 percent or greater oxygen concentration at the prescribed flow rate E1390

DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N

4 suppliers33 claims33 services$100.88 avg. paid by Medicare

Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

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

SON DANG MD

Anesthesiology

149 DRINKWATER RD
BAY ST LOUIS, MS 39520

Hancock County (228) 467-2340

JOSEPH KULPEKSA M.D.

Internal Medicine

149 DRINKWATER RD
BAY ST LOUIS, MS 39520

Hancock County (228) 467-8600

SANDRA SMITH TRUMBACH NNP BC

Nurse Practitioner (Neonatal, Critical Care)

149 DRINKWATER RD
BAY ST LOUIS, MS 39520

Hancock County (228) 467-8600

BAY AREA EMERGENCY PHYSICIANS LLC

Emergency Medicine

149 DRINKWATER RD
BAY SAINT LOUIS, MS 39520

Hancock County (877) 693-5700

JESSICA LYNN DOUGLAS MD

Family Medicine

149 DRINKWATER RD
BAY ST LOUIS, MS 39520

Hancock County (228) 467-8600

DR. TRACY G BENZING DPM

Podiatrist (Primary Podiatric Medicine)

149 DRINKWATER RD
BAY ST LOUIS, MS 39520

Hancock County (228) 467-2878

JARED Y ROBERTSON III CRNA

Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered

149 DRINKWATER RD
BAY ST LOUIS, MS 39520

Hancock County (228) 467-8600

MS. DOVIE LOU MAYES CRNA

Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered

149 DRINKWATER RD
BAY ST LOUIS, MS 39520

Hancock County (228) 467-8775

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 French's NPI number?

The NPI number for James French is 1831136324. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 1, 2006.

Where is James French located?

James French practices at 149 Drinkwater Rd, Bay St Louis, MS 39520. The listed phone number is (228) 467-2837.

What is James French's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207R00000X.

Is James French enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. James French 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 French accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas, Inc., CareSource and Medica and 1 other insurer list James French 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 French affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, James French is affiliated with St Lukes Regional Medical Center, Horn Memorial Hospital, Stormont Vail Health Flint Hills, LLC, Lmh and Ochsner Medical Center-Hancock.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for James French was last updated on February 18, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 months 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.