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JAMES LOWELL RYMAN M.D.
NPI 1841352424
Family Medicine in Athens, TX

Active since December 13, 2006PECOS Enrolled
2000 S PALESTINE ST, ATHENS, TX 75751(254) 205-9548 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 29, 2019. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About James Lowell Ryman M.d. NPPES

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

JAMES LOWELL RYMAN M.D. (NPI 1841352424) is an individual family medicine provider in Athens, Texas, licensed in Texas (M4501) and active in the NPI registry since December 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1841352424
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207Q00000X
Provider Legal NameJAMES LOWELL RYMANCredential: M.D.
Location Address2000 S PALESTINE STAthens, TX 75751-5610
Mailing Address311 E Milam StMexia, TX 76667-2359 · (254) 562-2500
Phone(254) 205-9548
Sole ProprietorYes
Enumeration DateDecember 13, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateApril 29, 2019
✔ NPI 1841352424 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyFamily MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207Q00000X
License✔ Licensed in TX · M4501
Definition
Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.
Also ListedEmergency MedicineTaxonomy 207P00000X · License M4501 (TX)
2000 S PALESTINE ST, Athens, TX 75751
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

James Lowell Ryman 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.

Medicare Billing Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show James Ryman reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Arete Urgent Care, PLLC
51 mi
Urgent Care
401 E MILAM ST
Mexia, TX 76667
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 15 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1578861639 (254) 562-2500

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 75751 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
$84.92 typical visit price
range $54.84 – $166.88
Typical copayment $21.23 (range $13.71 – $41.72)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$97.05 typical visit price
range $17.52 – $136.11
Typical copayment $24.26 (range $4.38 – $34.02)
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.

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.

ROBERT BRUCE WATSON MD
Emergency Medicine
2000 S PALESTINE ST
ATHENS, TX 75751
Henderson County (800) 893-9698
DR. CARL CAROE MD
Emergency Medicine
2000 S PALESTINE ST
ATHENS, TX 75751
Henderson County (817) 649-1746
MRS. AMY JO SHUPTRINE MSN, APRN, FNP-BC
Nurse Practitioner
2000 S PALESTINE ST
ATHENS, TX 75751
Henderson County (903) 676-1000
MARK GREGORY MOORE CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
2000 S PALESTINE ST
ATHENS, TX 75751
Henderson County (903) 677-1000
MS. MARJORIE ELLEN COX CSFA
Specialist/Technologist, Other (Surgical Assistant)
2000 S PALESTINE ST
ATHENS, TX 75751
Henderson County (903) 676-2157
DR. JORGE GAMEZ JR. M.D.
Emergency Medicine
2000 S PALESTINE ST
ATHENS, TX 75751
Henderson County (903) 676-1000
JONATHAN L CHREST MD
Anesthesiology
2000 S PALESTINE ST
ATHENS, TX 75751
Henderson County (903) 677-1000
CRYSTAL D PHAM CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
2000 S PALESTINE ST
ATHENS, TX 75751
Henderson County (903) 677-1000

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 Ryman's NPI number?

The NPI number for James Ryman is 1841352424. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on December 13, 2006.

Where is James Ryman located?

James Ryman practices at 2000 S Palestine St, Athens, TX 75751. The listed phone number is (254) 205-9548.

What is James Ryman's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Family Medicine with taxonomy code 207Q00000X.

Is James Ryman enrolled in Medicare?

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

Which organization bills Medicare for James Ryman's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), James Ryman reassigns Medicare benefits to Arete Urgent Care, PLLC (Mexia, TX). The 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 Ryman's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does James Ryman accept?

Health plans from Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections, Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan and Ambetter of Oklahoma and 1 other insurer list James Ryman 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 Ryman was last updated on April 29, 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.