DR. MICHAEL RICHARD JAMES O.D.
NPI 1922151133
Optometrist in Gun Barrel City, TX

Q: What is Michael James's NPI number?

The NPI number for Michael James is 1922151133. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on January 19, 2007.

Q: What is Michael James's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Optometrist with taxonomy code 152W00000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Michael James was last updated on April 21, 2020. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 6 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 January 19, 2007PECOS Enrolled

100/100

CMS Quality Rating

505 N GUN BARREL LN, GUN BARREL CITY, TX 75156(817) 784-0222(817) 417-0981 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 21, 2020. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 08, 2026.

Record update history: Apr 21, 2020, Jul 14, 2016, Jun 22, 2016 (3 updates tracked since 2016).

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About Dr. Michael Richard James O.d. NPPES

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

DR. MICHAEL RICHARD JAMES O.D. (NPI 1922151133) is an individual optometrist in Gun Barrel City, Texas, licensed in Texas (3054TG) and active in the NPI registry since January 2007. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and maintains 2 additional practice locations.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1922151133

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy152W00000X

Provider Legal NameDR. MICHAEL RICHARD JAMESCredential: O.D.

Location Address505 N GUN BARREL LNGun Barrel City, TX 75156-3732

Mailing Address3900 E Mexico Ave Ste 102Denver, CO 80210-3941 · (817) 784-0222 · Fax (817) 417-0981

Phone(817) 784-0222

Fax(817) 417-0981

Sole ProprietorNo

Enumeration DateJanuary 19, 2007

Last NPPES UpdateApril 21, 20203 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedApril 21, 2020

✔ NPI 1922151133 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOptometristEye and Vision Services Providers

Taxonomy Code152W00000X

License✔ Licensed in TX · 3054TG

Definition

Doctors of optometry (ODs) are the primary health care professionals for the eye. Optometrists examine, diagnose, treat, and manage diseases, injuries, and disorders of the visual system, the eye, and associated structures as well as identify related systemic conditions affecting the eye. An optometrist has completed pre-professional undergraduate education in a college or university and four years of professional education at a college of optometry, leading to the doctor of optometry (O.D.) degree. Some optometrists complete an optional residency in a specific area of practice. Optometrists are eye health care professionals state-licensed to diagnose and treat diseases and disorders of the eye and visual system.

505 N GUN BARREL LN, Gun Barrel City, TX 75156

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Secondary Practice Locations 2

Location 15494 Glen Lakes DrDallas, TX 75231-4308 · Phone (817) 784-0222 · Fax (817) 417-0981

Location 2350 E Interstate 20Arlington, TX 76018-1119 · Phone (817) 784-0222 · Fax (817) 417-0981

Other Identifiers 2

Medicaid020199802TX

Medicaid020199803TX

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas.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 (PECOS)

Dr. Michael Richard James O.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.

Medicare Billing Reassignment

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

Dallas Eye Care Associates PLLC

54 mi

Clinic/Center

5494 GLEN LAKES DR
Dallas, TX 75231

Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
13 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1134171259 (214) 692-6220

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

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 75156 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

$126.40 typical visit price

range $54.84 – $166.88

Typical copayment $31.60 (range $13.71 – $41.72)

Most-billed visit code 99204

Established Patient

$68.55 typical visit price

range $17.52 – $136.11

Typical copayment $17.13 (range $4.38 – $34.02)

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.

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

Quality

100

Improvement Activities

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.

EMMANUEL GBOLABO

Optometrist

505 N GUN BARREL LN
GUN BARREL CITY, TX 75156

Henderson County (903) 887-7623

DALLAS EYE CARE ASSOCIATES PLLC

Clinic/Center

505 N GUN BARREL LN
GUN BARREL CITY, TX 75156

Henderson County (817) 784-0222

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 Michael James's NPI number?

The NPI number for Michael James is 1922151133. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on January 19, 2007.

Where is Michael James located?

Michael James practices at 505 N Gun Barrel Ln, Gun Barrel City, TX 75156. The listed phone number is (817) 784-0222.

What is Michael James's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Optometrist with taxonomy code 152W00000X.

Is Michael James enrolled in Medicare?

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

Which organization bills Medicare for Michael James's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Michael James reassigns Medicare benefits to Dallas Eye Care Associates PLLC (Dallas, TX). 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 Michael James's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Michael James accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas list Michael 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 Michael James was last updated on April 21, 2020. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 6 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.