JAMES PORTWOOD PA-C
NPI 1851765317
Physician Assistant in Blairsville, GA

Active since November 20, 2015PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
35 HOSPITAL RD, BLAIRSVILLE, GA 30512(607) 329-3787 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 12, 2016. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

Record update history: Jan 12, 2016, Nov 20, 2015 (2 updates tracked since 2015).

About James Portwood Pa-c NPPES

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

JAMES PORTWOOD PA-C (NPI 1851765317) is an individual physician assistant in Blairsville, Georgia, licensed in Georgia (7795) and active in the NPI registry since November 2015. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Other (2015).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1851765317
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy363A00000X
Provider Legal NameJAMES PORTWOODCredential: PA-C
Location Address35 HOSPITAL RDBlairsville, GA 30512-3139
Mailing Address35 Hospital RdBlairsville, GA 30512-3139 · (607) 329-3787
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2015
Enumeration DateNovember 20, 2015
Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 12, 20162 updates tracked since enumeration
NPI 1851765317 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyPhysician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363A00000X
License Licensed in GA · 7795
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.

35 HOSPITAL RD, Blairsville, GA 30512

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

James Portwood Pa-c 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 ID4789988205
PECOS Enrollment IDI20250825001196
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 30512 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
$83.23 typical visit price
range $53.31 – $164.04
Typical copayment $20.80 (range $13.32 – $41.01)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$66.89 typical visit price
range $16.68 – $133.24
Typical copayment $16.72 (range $4.17 – $33.31)
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 20

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

Nurse Practitioner (Family)
35 HOSPITAL RD
BLAIRSVILLE, GA 30512
Internal Medicine (Gastroenterology)
35 HOSPITAL RD
BLAIRSVILLE, GA 30512
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
35 HOSPITAL RD
BLAIRSVILLE, GA 30512
Nurse Practitioner
35 HOSPITAL RD
BLAIRSVILLE, GA 30512
Otolaryngology
35 HOSPITAL RD
BLAIRSVILLE, GA 30512
Emergency Medicine (Emergency Medical Services)
35 HOSPITAL RD
BLAIRSVILLE, GA 30512
Physician Assistant
35 HOSPITAL RD
BLAIRSVILLE, GA 30512
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
35 HOSPITAL RD
BLAIRSVILLE, GA 30512

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 Portwood's NPI number?

The NPI number for James Portwood is 1851765317. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on November 20, 2015.

Where is James Portwood located?

James Portwood practices at 35 Hospital Rd, Blairsville, GA 30512. The listed phone number is (607) 329-3787.

What is James Portwood's specialty?

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

Is James Portwood enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. James Portwood 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 Portwood accept?

Health plans from UnitedHealthcare list James Portwood 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 Portwood was last updated on January 12, 2016. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.