DR. JAMES BARRY HITCHCOCK DC
NPI 1962623801
Chiropractor in Athens, GA

Active since May 01, 2007
855 SUNSET DR STE 3, ATHENS, GA 30606(706) 353-8032(706) 548-5566 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 26, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Dr. James Barry Hitchcock Dc NPPES

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

DR. JAMES BARRY HITCHCOCK DC (NPI 1962623801) is an individual chiropractor in Athens, Georgia, licensed in Georgia (1244) and active in the NPI registry since May 2007. He is a graduate of Life Chiropractic College - West (1978).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1962623801
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy111N00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. JAMES BARRY HITCHCOCKCredential: DC
Location Address855 SUNSET DR STE 3Athens, GA 30606-2285
Mailing Address855 Sunset Dr Ste 3Athens, GA 30606-2285 · (706) 353-8032 · Fax (706) 548-5566
Fax(706) 548-5566
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSLife Chiropractic College - WestGraduated 1978
Enumeration DateMay 1, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 26, 2025
NPPES CertifiedMarch 26, 2025
✔ NPI 1962623801 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyChiropractorChiropractic Providers
Taxonomy Code111N00000X
License✔ Licensed in GA · 1244
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.
855 SUNSET DR STE 3, Athens, GA 30606

Accepted 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. James Barry Hitchcock Dc is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

PECOS PAC ID1951479732
PECOS Enrollment IDI20081007000182

Medicare Billing Reassignment

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

Clinic/Center
855 SUNSET DR STE 3
Athens, GA 30606
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Georgia enrollment

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

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES

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

Clinic/Center
855 SUNSET DR STE 3
ATHENS, GA 30606

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 Hitchcock's NPI number?

The NPI number for James Hitchcock is 1962623801. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 1, 2007.

Where is James Hitchcock located?

James Hitchcock practices at 855 Sunset Dr Ste 3, Athens, GA 30606. The listed phone number is (706) 353-8032.

What is James Hitchcock's specialty?

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

Is James Hitchcock enrolled in Medicare?

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

Which organization bills Medicare for James Hitchcock's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), James Hitchcock reassigns Medicare benefits to Family Chiropractic Of Athens Inc. (Athens, GA). 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 James Hitchcock's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does James Hitchcock accept?

Health plans from Providence Health Plan list James Hitchcock 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 James Hitchcock was last updated on March 26, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 18 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.