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MR. MELVIN WADE JAMES II APRN
NPI 1912217712
Nurse Practitioner - Psychiatric/Mental Health in Jacksonville, NC

Active since October 14, 2010PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
100/100
CMS Quality Rating
200 TARPON TRL, JACKSONVILLE, NC 28546(910) 938-1114(910) 938-1118 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 2, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

About Mr. Melvin Wade James Ii Aprn NPPES

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

MR. MELVIN WADE JAMES II APRN (NPI 1912217712) is an individual psychiatric/mental health provider in Jacksonville, North Carolina, licensed in North Carolina (5004925) and active in the NPI registry since October 2010. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Onslow Memorial Hospital, and is a graduate of University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill School Of Medicine (2010).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1912217712
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy363LP0808X
Provider Legal NameMR. MELVIN WADE JAMES IICredential: APRN
Location Address200 TARPON TRLJacksonville, NC 28546-5287
Mailing Address200 Tarpon TrlJacksonville, NC 28546-5287 · (910) 938-1114 · Fax (910) 938-1118
Phone(910) 938-1114
Fax(910) 938-1118
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill School Of MedicineGraduated 2010
Enumeration DateOctober 14, 2010
Last NPPES UpdateApril 2, 2026
NPPES CertifiedApril 2, 2026
✔ NPI 1912217712 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyNurse Practitioner · Psychiatric/Mental HealthPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363LP0808X
License✔ Licensed in NC · 5004925
200 TARPON TRL, Jacksonville, NC 28546
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Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid00209153NC

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter Health, Ambetter of North Carolina and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Mr. Melvin Wade James Ii Aprn 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 ID6204020084
PECOS Enrollment IDI20101105000468
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 Melvin James reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Coastal Carolina Neuropsychiatric Center, PA
Same address
Psychiatry
200 TARPON TRAIL
Jacksonville, NC 28546
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
  • 39 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1184737462 (910) 938-1114

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 3

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.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.
620 services138 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213
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.
175 services79 patients
Psychiatric diagnostic evaluation with medical services 90792
A psychiatric diagnostic evaluation with medical services is a comprehensive assessment. It includes a detailed examination of your mental health and physical wellbeing, as well as your personal and family history. This evaluation aids in creating an effective treatment plan.
59 services59 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Onslow Memorial Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Jacksonville, NC
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority
CMS Certification Number340042
Location317 Western BoulevardJacksonville, NC 28540 · Onslow County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 28546 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
$83.90 typical visit price
range $54.12 – $165.09
Typical copayment $20.97 (range $13.53 – $41.27)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$95.94 typical visit price
range $17.21 – $134.61
Typical copayment $23.98 (range $4.30 – $33.65)
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.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

100/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Promoting Interoperability96
Improvement Activities40

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.

AMANDA ASHLEY MANNING LCSW-A
Social Worker (Clinical)
200 TARPON TRL
JACKSONVILLE, NC 28546
Onslow County (910) 938-1114
NICOLE MARIE POLIDORO LCSW-A
Social Worker (Clinical)
200 TARPON TRL
JACKSONVILLE, NC 28546
Onslow County (910) 938-1114
EMILY KATE NEUMAN LCSW-A
Social Worker (Clinical)
200 TARPON TRL
JACKSONVILLE, NC 28546
Onslow County (910) 938-1114
STEPHANNY PARKER PMHNP
Nurse Practitioner (Psychiatric/Mental Health)
200 TARPON TRL
JACKSONVILLE, NC 28546
Onslow County (910) 938-1114
ALECIA MARIE BURGER LCSW-A
Social Worker (Clinical)
200 TARPON TRL
JACKSONVILLE, NC 28546
Onslow County (910) 938-1114
MRS. PATRICIA ANN SCOTT LCSW
Social Worker (Clinical)
200 TARPON TRL
JACKSONVILLE, NC 28546
Onslow County (910) 938-1114
BRITTANY BROWN
Social Worker (Clinical)
200 TARPON TRL
JACKSONVILLE, NC 28546
Onslow County (910) 938-1114
TRISHNA CHAND THAKUR MBBS
Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
200 TARPON TRL
JACKSONVILLE, NC 28546
Onslow County (910) 938-1114

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 Melvin James's NPI number?

The NPI number for Melvin James is 1912217712. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 14, 2010.

Where is Melvin James located?

Melvin James practices at 200 Tarpon Trl, Jacksonville, NC 28546. The listed phone number is (910) 938-1114.

What is Melvin James's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nurse Practitioner, specializing in Psychiatric/Mental Health, with taxonomy code 363LP0808X.

Is Melvin James enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Melvin 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 Melvin James's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Melvin James reassigns Medicare benefits to Coastal Carolina Neuropsychiatric Center, PA (Jacksonville, NC). 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 Melvin James's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Melvin James accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter of North Carolina, Ambetter of Tennessee and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC and 2 other insurers list Melvin 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.

Is Melvin James affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Melvin James is affiliated with Onslow Memorial Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Melvin James was last updated on April 2, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 7 months 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.