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DR. JAMES KYLE JOYCE M.D.
NPI 1922291905
Family Medicine in Covington, LA

Active since August 22, 2007PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1202 S. TYLER STREET, COVINGTON, LA 70433(985) 898-4000(985) 898-4164 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 27, 2012. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Dr. James Kyle Joyce M.d. NPPES

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

DR. JAMES KYLE JOYCE M.D. (NPI 1922291905) is an individual family medicine provider in Covington, Louisiana, licensed in Louisiana (203121) and active in the NPI registry since August 2007. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with North Oaks Medical Center, and is a graduate of Other (2005).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1922291905
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207Q00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. JAMES KYLE JOYCECredential: M.D.
Location Address1202 S. TYLER STREETCovington, LA 70433-2330
Mailing Address1202 S. Tyler StreetCovington, LA 70433-2330 · (985) 898-4000 · Fax (985) 898-4164
Phone(985) 898-4000
Fax(985) 898-4164
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2005
Enumeration DateAugust 22, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 27, 2012
✔ NPI 1922291905 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyFamily MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207Q00000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in LA · 203121✔ Licensed in GA · 002809
Definition
Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.
1202 S. TYLER STREET, Covington, LA 70433
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include HMO Louisiana.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

Dr. James Kyle Joyce M.d. 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 ID2567516222
PECOS Enrollment IDI20090813000828
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 Reassignments

2

Medicare enrollment records show James Joyce reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

St. Tammany Parish Hospital Service District No 1
Same address
General Acute Care Hospital
1202 S TYLER ST
Covington, LA 70433
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Louisiana enrollment
  • 183 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1598798597 (985) 898-4000
North Oaks Medical Center, LLC
21 mi
Hospitalist
15790 PAUL VEGA MD DR
Hammond, LA 70403
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Louisiana enrollment
  • 58 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1962709501 (985) 230-6278

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 6

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.

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232
Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.
131 services65 patients
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 99233
Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.
81 services50 patients
Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes 99239
Hospital discharge day management over 30 minutes involves a detailed process to ensure a smooth transition from hospital to home. It includes final examinations, discussion of your hospital stay, post-discharge instructions, and coordinating follow-up care.
76 services70 patients
Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 99291
Critical care involves immediate and constant attention by a team of specially-trained health professionals. It's for patients with life-threatening conditions, requiring first 30-74 minutes of intense monitoring and treatment.
48 services25 patients
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223
Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.
40 services39 patients
Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes 99231
Follow-up hospital inpatient care is a daily service where a healthcare professional checks on your health progress during your hospital stay. Each session typically lasts 15 minutes, involving updates on your condition and adjustments to your treatment plan, if necessary.
25 services13 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

North Oaks Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Hammond, LA
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority
CMS Certification Number190015
Location15790 Paul Vega MD DriveHammond, LA 70403 · Tangipahoa County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 70433 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
$83.60 typical visit price
range $53.43 – $164.73
Typical copayment $20.90 (range $13.35 – $41.18)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$95.09 typical visit price
range $16.64 – $133.62
Typical copayment $23.77 (range $4.16 – $33.40)
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.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 3

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Oxygen concentrator, single delivery port, capable of delivering 85 percent or greater oxygen concentration at the prescribed flow rate E1390
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N
3 suppliers37 claims37 services$81.04 avg. paid by Medicare
Portable oxygen concentrator, rental E1392
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N
1 supplier12 claims12 services$31.22 avg. paid by Medicare
Portable gaseous oxygen system, rental; home compressor used to fill portable oxygen cylinders; includes portable containers, regulator, flowmeter, humidifier, cannula or mask, and tubing K0738
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC000N
1 supplier23 claims23 services$34.48 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 6

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

DR. MAE M. DUMLAO M.D.
Internal Medicine
1202 S. TYLER STREET
COVINGTON, LA 70433
St. Tammany Parish (985) 898-4194
ST. TAMMANY PARISH HOSPITAL SERVICE DISTRICT NO 1
Rehabilitation Unit
1202 S. TYLER STREET
COVINGTON, LA 70433
St. Tammany Parish (985) 898-4000
CRAIG A SEICSHNAYDRE M.D.
Internal Medicine
1202 S. TYLER STREET
COVINGTON, LA 70433
St. Tammany Parish (985) 898-4194
DR. M. GRAY NAPIER M.D.
Internal Medicine (Nephrology)
1202 S. TYLER STREET
COVINGTON, LA 70433
St. Tammany Parish (985) 898-4194
DR. SUN TOK CHANEY M.D.
Internal Medicine
1202 S. TYLER STREET
COVINGTON, LA 70433
St. Tammany Parish (985) 898-4194
DR. DANIEL ILIE M.D.
Internal Medicine
1202 S. TYLER STREET
COVINGTON, LA 70433
St. Tammany Parish (985) 898-4194

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 Joyce's NPI number?

The NPI number for James Joyce is 1922291905. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 22, 2007.

Where is James Joyce located?

James Joyce practices at 1202 S. Tyler Street, Covington, LA 70433. The listed phone number is (985) 898-4000.

What is James Joyce's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Family Medicine with taxonomy code 207Q00000X.

Is James Joyce enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. James Joyce 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 organizations bill Medicare for James Joyce's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), James Joyce reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: St. Tammany Parish Hospital Service District No 1 (Covington, LA) and North Oaks Medical Center, LLC (Hammond, LA). Each 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 James Joyce's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does James Joyce accept?

Health plans from HMO Louisiana list James Joyce 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 James Joyce affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, James Joyce is affiliated with North Oaks Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for James Joyce was last updated on March 27, 2012. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 14 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.