DR. JAMES WRIGHT DPM MS
NPI 1871987123
Podiatrist - Foot & Ankle Surgery in Woodcliff Lake, NJ
NPI Status: Active since March 25, 2015
Contact Information
577 CHESTNUT RIDGE RD STE 9
WOODCLIFF LAKE, NJ
ZIP 07677
Phone: (201) 571-0900
NPPES record last updated: October 14, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 12, 2026.
Record update history: Mar 11, 2021, Apr 11, 2018 (2 updates tracked since 2018).
- Individual
- Male
- Years of Experience 12
- Podiatrist
- Foot & Ankle Surgery
- May Accept Medicare Approved Payment
- Opted-Out Medicare
About JAMES WRIGHT
This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for James Wright, a provider established in Woodcliff Lake, New Jersey with a medical specialization in Podiatrist, focusing in foot & ankle surgery and more than 12 years of experience. He graduated from New York College Of Podiatric Medicine in 2015. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1871987123 assigned on March 2015. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 213ES0103X with license number 25MD00340800 (NJ). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated one year ago.
- NPI
- 1871987123
- Provider Name
- DR. JAMES WRIGHT DPM MS
- Gender
- Male
- Entity Type
- Individual
- Location Address
- 577 CHESTNUT RIDGE RD STE 9 WOODCLIFF LAKE, NJ 07677
- Location Phone
- (201) 571-0900
- Mailing Address
- 577 CHESTNUT RIDGE RD STE 9 WOODCLIFF LAKE, NJ 07677
- Mailing Phone
- (201) 571-0900
- Medical School Name
- NEW YORK COLLEGE OF PODIATRIC MEDICINE
- Graduation Year
- 2015
- Is Sole Proprietor?
- No
- Enumeration Date
- 03-25-2015
- Last Update Date
- 10-14-2025
- Code Navigator
The provider doesn't accept Medicare and has signed an affidavit to be excluded from the Medicare program. If you are a Medicare beneficiary this means a provider can charge whatever they want for services rendered but must follow certain rules to do so. James Wright opted out of Medicare effective on 04-20-2026 until 04-20-2028. Opt out periods last for two years and cannot be terminated unless the provider is opting out for the very first time and the affidavit is terminated no later than 90 days after the opt out effective date. Opt-out affidavits might renew automatically renew every two years. The provider opted out of Medicare and cannot order and refer services to other healthcare providers.
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Specialty - Primary Taxonomy
The NPI enumerator requires providers to submit at least one taxonomy code. A taxonomy code is a unique 10-character code that describes the healthcare provider type, classification, and the area of specialization. There could be only one primary taxonomy code per NPI record. For individual NPIs the license data is associated to the taxonomy code.
- Classification
Podiatrist Foot & Ankle Surgery
- Taxonomy Code
- 213ES0103X
- Type
- Podiatric Medicine & Surgery Service Providers
- License No.
- 25MD00340800
- License State
- NJ
Secondary Taxonomies
The provider has reported to the NPI enumerator additional taxonomy codes. Multiple taxonomy codes may represent subspecialties or other areas of specialization the provider maybe licensed to practice.
| No. | Taxonomy Code | Type | Classification / Specialization |
License No. (State) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 213ES0103X | Podiatric Medicine & Surgery Service Providers | Podiatrist | 0068021 (NY) |
| 2 | 390200000X | Student, Health Care | Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program |
Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status
James Wright is registered with Medicare but may not accept claims assignment. If you are a Medicare beneficiary call and confirm with the provider before seeking any services.
What is PECOS?
PECOS is the online Medicare enrollment management system or Provider, Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System. The PECOS system is a database of providers who have registered with CMS as providers or suppliers. PECOS is the primary source of information about verified Medicare professionals. Providers that want to participate in this program need to enroll in PECOS with their NPI number to avoid denied claims.
Opted-Out of Medicare? Yes
Opt-Out Effective Date: 04-20-2026
Opt-Out End Date: 04-20-2028
Eligible to Order and Refer? No
PECOS PAC ID: 5092070011
What is the PECOS Associate Control ID?
A PAC ID is a unique 10-digit number assigned to an individual or organization healthcare provider in PECOS. The PAC ID is used to link together all the provider information, like tax identification numbers and organizational names. A PAC ID can be connected to multiple Enrollment IDs if an individual or organization has enrolled in PECOS more than once.PECOS Enrollment ID: I20180522002745
What is the Provider Enrollment ID?
The Enrollment ID is a unique alphanumeric 15-digit code assigned to each new provider's PECOS enrollment application. The Enrollment ID is used to link together all the provider enrollment information like enrollment type, state, provider specialty, and reassignment of benefits.Accepts Medicare Assignment? Maybe
What does it mean "accepts medicare assignment"?
When a provider accepts Medicare assignment, the provider agrees to be paid directly by Medicare and to accept the payment amount approved by Medicare. Additionally, the provider agrees to not bill patients for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance amounts.
A provider who doesn't accept assignment may charge you up to 15% over the Medicare-approved amount. This is known as the limiting charge. You may have to pay this amount, or it may be covered by another insurer.
Areas of Expertise
The following services and procedures, recently provided to Medicare patients, illustrate the range of care this provider offers. This list reflects the variety of services available to all patients visiting the practice and is based on 2022 Medicare dataset. In general, the more frequently a provider treats specific conditions or performs particular procedures, the more experienced they become in addressing similar patient needs. The provider has delivered many of the services listed below to Medicare patients. Please note that this list does not include services provided to patients who are not covered by Medicare.
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more
This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.
This service was performed 67 times for 23 patientsThis is a routine check-up for patients who have previously seen the doctor. During this 10-19 minute visit, the doctor will review your health status, discuss any concerns, and manage ongoing treatments or medications. It's a chance to ensure your health is on track.
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NPI Number Validation
How NPI Validation Works
The NPI validation process uses the ISO-standard Luhn algorithm, a mathematical "handshake", to ensure that a provider's 10-digit ID is authentic and free of common typing errors.
To verify the NPI 1871987123, we treat the final digit (3) as the Check Digit—the target answer we need to reach. The process begins by taking the first nine digits and adding a constant value of 24, which accounts for the "80840" prefix required for all U.S. health identifiers. We then double every other digit starting from the right and sum the individual digits of those results together. For this specific NPI, that total comes to 67. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (70 - 67 = 3).
Digit-by-digit view
Use the first nine digits for the calculation. Starting from the right, double every other digit. The last digit is the check digit and is not part of the calculation.
Step 1: Double every other digit from the right
Starting with the rightmost digit of the first nine digits, double every other value. If doubling creates a two-digit number, add those digits together.
Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant
Add the transformed values, the unchanged digits, and the constant 24.
Step 3: Find the amount needed to reach the next multiple of 10
The next multiple of ten after 67 is 70. The difference is the calculated check digit.
Other Providers at the Same Location
The following 1 provider is registered at the same or a nearby location.
WOODCLIFF LAKE, NJ 07677
Frequently Asked Questions
The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1871987123, enumerated as an "individual" on March 25, 2015.
The provider is located at 577 CHESTNUT RIDGE RD STE 9 WOODCLIFF LAKE, NJ 07677 and the phone number is (201) 571-0900.
Podiatrist with taxonomy code 213ES0103X and a focus in Foot & Ankle Surgery.