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JAMES WINSTON TRUETT JR. MD
NPI 1952544249
Family Medicine in Cullowhee, NC

Active since April 15, 2009PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1 UNIVERSITY DR, CULLOWHEE, NC 28723(828) 227-7640 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 16, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

About James Winston Truett Jr. Md NPPES

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

JAMES WINSTON TRUETT JR. MD (NPI 1952544249) is an individual family medicine provider in Cullowhee, North Carolina, licensed in North Carolina (2023-03138) and active in the NPI registry since April 2009. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Cherokee Indian Hospital Authority, and maintains a secondary practice location in Jackson.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1952544249
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207Q00000X
Provider Legal NameJAMES WINSTON TRUETT JR.Credential: MD
Location Address1 UNIVERSITY DRCullowhee, NC 28723-9646
Mailing Address294 Summar Dr, Dept 289Jackson, TN 38301-3915 · (731) 423-1932 · Fax (731) 410-0367
Phone(828) 227-7640
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Tennessee, Hsc, College Of MedicineGraduated 2009
Enumeration DateApril 15, 2009
Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 16, 2024
NPPES CertifiedFebruary 16, 2024
✔ NPI 1952544249 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyFamily MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207Q00000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in NC · 2023-03138✔ Licensed in TN · 46810
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.
Also ListedEmergency MedicineTaxonomy 207P00000X · License 46810 (TN)
1 UNIVERSITY DR, Cullowhee, NC 28723
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 1294 Summar DrJackson, TN 38301-3915 · Phone (731) 423-1932 ext. 323 · Fax (731) 410-0367

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Cigna Healthcare.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

James Winston Truett Jr. Md 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 ID3375715642
PECOS Enrollment IDI20240419001352
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

7

Medicare enrollment records show James Truett reassigns Medicare billing to 7 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Cherokee Indian Hospital Authority
13 mi
Primary Care
77 PAINT TOWN RD
Cherokee, NC 28719
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 161 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1801284542 (828) 554-5561
Emergency Coverage, LLC
45 mi
Family Medicine
435 2ND ST
Newport, TN 37821
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Tennessee enrollment
  • 664 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1427005008 (423) 625-2200
Dx Mso, PLLC
114 mi
Urgent Care
1521 GUNBARREL RD, STE 103
Chattanooga, TN 37421
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Tennessee enrollment
  • 224 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1225381148 (423) 531-0911
Southeastern Emergency Physicians LLC
232 mi
Emergency Medicine
989 MEDICAL PARK DR
Maysville, KY 41056
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Tennessee enrollment
  • 1,071 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1356379382 (606) 759-5311
Volunteer Family Medicine & Urgent Care, LLC
318 mi
Family Medicine
110 E FOREST AVE
Jackson, TN 38301
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Tennessee enrollment
  • 3 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1992436554 (731) 300-7155
Emergency Medical Care Facilities PC
319 mi
Emergency Medicine
620 SKYLINE DR
Jackson, TN 38301
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Tennessee enrollment
  • 146 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1538345855 (731) 541-6574
University Of Tennessee
319 mi
Family Medicine
294 SUMMAR DR
Jackson, TN 38301
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Tennessee enrollment
  • 54 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1780686436 (731) 423-1932

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 4

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 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.
77 services68 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.
39 services34 patients
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.
30 services30 patients
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.
13 services13 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Cherokee Indian Hospital Authority

Acute Care Hospitals · Cherokee, NC
OwnershipGovernment - Federal
CMS Certification Number340156
LocationCaller Box C268Cherokee, NC 28719 · Swain County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 28723 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.

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.

GRACE BINGHAM BA
Counselor (Mental Health)
1 UNIVERSITY DR
CULLOWHEE, NC 28723
Jackson County (828) 227-7469
LYNDSEY PARHAM MSW, LCSWA
Social Worker (Clinical)
1 UNIVERSITY DR
CULLOWHEE, NC 28723
Jackson County (828) 333-7115
CAROLINE ELISABETH INMAN
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
1 UNIVERSITY DR
CULLOWHEE, NC 28723
Jackson County (828) 227-7211
MADISON MCCLUNEY
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
1 UNIVERSITY DR
CULLOWHEE, NC 28723
Jackson County (336) 314-8187
HELEN DENBOW ATC
Specialist/Technologist (Athletic Trainer)
1 UNIVERSITY DR
CULLOWHEE, NC 28723
Jackson County (828) 227-2044
DR. DAVID MARK MCCORD PHD
Psychologist (Clinical)
1 UNIVERSITY DR
CULLOWHEE, NC 28723
Jackson County (828) 227-3363
BRIAN STONE FERRELL
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
1 UNIVERSITY DR
CULLOWHEE, NC 28723
Jackson County (910) 915-9571
MEGAN HOMOLY
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
1 UNIVERSITY DR
CULLOWHEE, NC 28723
Jackson County (828) 227-7211

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 Truett's NPI number?

The NPI number for James Truett is 1952544249. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 15, 2009.

Where is James Truett located?

James Truett practices at 1 University Dr, Cullowhee, NC 28723. The listed phone number is (828) 227-7640.

What is James Truett's specialty?

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

Is James Truett enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. James Truett 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 Truett's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), James Truett reassigns Medicare benefits to 7 organizations: Cherokee Indian Hospital Authority (Cherokee, NC), Emergency Coverage, LLC (Newport, TN), Dx Mso, PLLC (Chattanooga, TN), Southeastern Emergency Physicians LLC (Maysville, KY), Volunteer Family Medicine & Urgent Care, LLC (Jackson, TN) and 2 more organizations, listed in the Medicare section above. 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 Truett's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does James Truett accept?

Health plans from Cigna Healthcare list James Truett 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 Truett affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, James Truett is affiliated with Cherokee Indian Hospital Authority.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for James Truett was last updated on February 16, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 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.