DR. JAMES ANDREW TATUM D.M.D.
NPI 1841388667
Dentist - General Practice in Opelika, AL

Q: What is James Tatum's NPI number?

The NPI number for James Tatum is 1841388667. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 10, 2006.

Q: What is James Tatum's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Dentist, specializing in General Practice, with taxonomy code 1223G0001X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for James Tatum was last updated on July 8, 2007. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 19 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.

Active since October 10, 2006PECOS Enrolled

1957 1ST AVE, OPELIKA, AL 36801(334) 745-3135(334) 749-3120 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 8, 2007. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: September 27, 2026.

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About Dr. James Andrew Tatum D.m.d. NPPES

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

DR. JAMES ANDREW TATUM D.M.D. (NPI 1841388667) is an individual general practice provider in Opelika, Alabama, licensed in Alabama (4263) and active in the NPI registry since October 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1841388667

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy1223G0001X

Provider Legal NameDR. JAMES ANDREW TATUMCredential: D.M.D.

Location Address1957 1ST AVEOpelika, AL 36801-5403

Mailing Address1957 1st AveOpelika, AL 36801-5403 · (334) 745-3135 · Fax (334) 749-3120

Phone(334) 745-3135

Fax(334) 749-3120

Sole ProprietorNo

Enumeration DateOctober 10, 2006

Last NPPES UpdateJuly 8, 2007

✔ NPI 1841388667 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyDentist · General PracticeDental Providers

Taxonomy Code1223G0001X

License✔ Licensed in AL · 4263

Definition

A general dentist is the primary dental care provider for patients of all ages. The general dentist is responsible for the diagnosis, treatment, management and overall coordination of services related to patients' oral health needs.

1957 1ST AVE, Opelika, AL 36801

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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Magnolia Health, Ambetter Health, Ambetter of Alabama 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 (PECOS)

Dr. James Andrew Tatum D.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.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 36801 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

$81.90 typical visit price

range $52.65 – $161.63

Typical copayment $20.47 (range $13.16 – $40.40)

Most-billed visit code 99203

Established Patient

$66.08 typical visit price

range $16.56 – $131.65

Typical copayment $16.52 (range $4.14 – $32.91)

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.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 2

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

GD AL OPELIKA PLLC

Dentist (General Practice)

1957 1ST AVE
OPELIKA, AL 36801

Lee County (334) 745-3135

OPELIKA DENTAL ARTS, P.C.

Dentist

1957 1ST AVE
OPELIKA, AL 36801

Lee County (334) 745-3135

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 Tatum's NPI number?

The NPI number for James Tatum is 1841388667. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 10, 2006.

Where is James Tatum located?

James Tatum practices at 1957 1st Ave, Opelika, AL 36801. The listed phone number is (334) 745-3135.

What is James Tatum's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Dentist, specializing in General Practice, with taxonomy code 1223G0001X.

Is James Tatum enrolled in Medicare?

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

What insurance does James Tatum accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Magnolia Health, Ambetter of Alabama, Ambetter of Tennessee and BEST Life and 12 other insurers list James Tatum 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 Tatum was last updated on July 8, 2007. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 19 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.