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RICHARD WALTER JAMES
NPI 1912124918
Chiropractor in Indianapolis, IN

Active since April 19, 2007Accepts Medicare Assignment
3850 S EMERSON, SUITE F, INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46203(317) 788-0227(317) 788-0246 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 2, 2009. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 08, 2026.

About Richard Walter James NPPES

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

RICHARD WALTER JAMES (NPI 1912124918) is an individual chiropractor in Indianapolis, Indiana, licensed in Indiana (08001592) and active in the NPI registry since April 2007. He is a graduate of Life Chiropractic College (1994).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1912124918
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy111N00000X
Provider Legal NameRICHARD WALTER JAMES
Location Address3850 S EMERSON, SUITE FIndianapolis, IN 46203
Mailing Address3850 S Emerson Ave, Suite FIndianapolis, IN 46203-5964
Phone(317) 788-0227
Fax(317) 788-0246
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSLife Chiropractic CollegeGraduated 1994
Enumeration DateApril 19, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 2, 2009
✔ NPI 1912124918 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyChiropractorChiropractic Providers
Taxonomy Code111N00000X
License✔ Licensed in IN · 08001592
Definition
A provider qualified by a Doctor of Chiropractic (D.C.), licensed by the State and who practices chiropractic medicine -that discipline within the healing arts which deals with the nervous system and its relationship to the spinal column and its interrelationship with other body systems.
3850 S EMERSON, Indianapolis, IN 46203
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Other Identifiers 2

Medicare ID-Type Unspecified524930BIN
Medicaid200028020AIN

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, UnitedHealthcare.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 and accepts Medicare assignment

Richard Walter James 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 ID3779705405
PECOS Enrollment IDI20141113001964

Medicare Billing Reassignment

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

Beech Grove Chiropractic, Inc P.C.
8.0 mi
Chiropractor
3850 SOUTH EMERSON AVENUE, SUITE F
Indianapolis, IN 46203
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Indiana enrollment
  • Medicare enrollment name: Beech Grove Chiropractic Inc PC
NPI 1962629972 (317) 788-0227

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

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims

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.

Chiropractic manipulative treatment, 3-4 spinal regions 98941
Chiropractic manipulative treatment for 3-4 spinal regions involves a trained professional applying controlled force to specific areas of your spine. This can help alleviate pain, improve physical function, and support your body's natural healing process.
203 services31 patients

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 Richard James's NPI number?

The NPI number for Richard James is 1912124918. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 19, 2007.

Where is Richard James located?

Richard James practices at 3850 S Emerson Suite F, Indianapolis, IN 46203. The listed phone number is (317) 788-0227.

What is Richard James's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Chiropractor with taxonomy code 111N00000X.

Is Richard James enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Richard James 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.

Which organization bills Medicare for Richard James's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Richard James reassigns Medicare benefits to Beech Grove Chiropractic, Inc P.C. (Indianapolis, IN). 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 Richard James's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Richard James accept?

Health plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield and UnitedHealthcare list Richard James 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 Richard James was last updated on March 2, 2009. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 17 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.