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DR. JAMES PETER CHOHONIS III M.D.
NPI 1962817247
Surgery in El Paso, TX

Active since June 25, 2014PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
18511 HIGHLANDER MEDICS ST, EL PASO, TX 79918(915) 742-0753 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 1, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

Record update history: Nov 1, 2023, Oct 6, 2021, Nov 23, 2015 (3 updates tracked since 2015).

About Dr. James Peter Chohonis Iii M.d. NPPES

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

DR. JAMES PETER CHOHONIS III M.D. (NPI 1962817247) is an individual surgery provider in El Paso, Texas, licensed in Texas (T1037) and active in the NPI registry since June 2014. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Eastern New Mexico Medical Center, and is a graduate of Uniformed Services Uhs Fe Hebert School Of Med (2014).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1962817247
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208600000X
Provider Legal NameDR. JAMES PETER CHOHONIS IIICredential: M.D.
Location Address18511 HIGHLANDER MEDICS STEl Paso, TX 79918
Mailing Address18511 Highlander Medics StFort Bliss, TX 79906-5327 · (915) 742-0753
Phone(915) 742-0753
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSUniformed Services Uhs Fe Hebert School Of MedGraduated 2014
Enumeration DateJune 25, 2014
Last NPPES UpdateNovember 1, 20233 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedNovember 1, 2023
✔ NPI 1962817247 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtySurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208600000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in TX · T1037✔ Licensed in GA · 074473
Definition
A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.
18511 HIGHLANDER MEDICS ST, El Paso, TX 79918
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections 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

Dr. James Peter Chohonis Iii 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 ID2466761549
PECOS Enrollment IDI20231020001265
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

3

Medicare enrollment records show James Chohonis reassigns Medicare billing to 3 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Roswell Clinic Corp
152 mi
Family Medicine
350 W COUNTRY CLUB RD, STE 201
Roswell, NM 88201
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, New Mexico enrollment
  • 69 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1649267618 (888) 801-5554
Acute Care Surgical Affiliates Of Texas PA
605 mi
Surgery
600 ELIZABETH ST
Corpus Christi, TX 78404
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 130 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1407322415 (916) 441-0400
Lutheran Charity Association
1,114 mi
Multi-Specialty
2422 20TH ST SW
Jamestown, ND 58401
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Dakota enrollment
  • Also billed through NPI 1548256753 (North Dakota)
  • 95 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1073569794 (701) 252-1050

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

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 3

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

Eastern New Mexico Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Roswell, NM
1/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number320006
Location405 W Country Club RoadRoswell, NM 88201 · Chaves County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

The Hospitals Of Providence - Memorial Campus

Acute Care Hospitals · El Paso, TX
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number450002
Location2001 N Oregon StEl Paso, TX 79902 · El Paso County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

The Hospitals Of Providence - East Campus

Acute Care Hospitals · El Paso, TX
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number670047
Location3280 Joe Battle BlvdEl Paso, TX 79938 · El Paso County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 79918 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
$84.92 typical visit price
range $54.84 – $166.88
Typical copayment $21.23 (range $13.71 – $41.72)
Most-billed visit code 99203
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.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 4

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

DR. CHRISTOPHER MICHAEL BELL M.D.
Surgery (Surgical Critical Care)
18511 HIGHLANDER MEDICS ST
FORT BLISS, TN 79918
El Paso County (915) 569-3253
DR. BYUNG KOOK JUNG CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
18511 HIGHLANDER MEDICS ST, WBAMC FT BLISS
APO, AA 79918
El Paso County (404) 547-3056
AMC WILLIAM BEAUMONT-FT BLISS
Military Hospital (Military General Acute Care Hospital)
18511 HIGHLANDER MEDICS ST
FORT BLISS, TX 79918
El Paso County (915) 742-5398
DR. DAVID-JEREMY ORATE DPT
Physical Therapist
18511 HIGHLANDER MEDICS ST, PHYSICAL THERAPY DEPT
FORT BLISS, TX 79918
El Paso County (915) 742-0236

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 Chohonis's NPI number?

The NPI number for James Chohonis is 1962817247. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 25, 2014.

Where is James Chohonis located?

James Chohonis practices at 18511 Highlander Medics St, El Paso, TX 79918. The listed phone number is (915) 742-0753.

What is James Chohonis's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Surgery with taxonomy code 208600000X.

Is James Chohonis enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. James Chohonis 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 Chohonis's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), James Chohonis reassigns Medicare benefits to 3 organizations: Roswell Clinic Corp (Roswell, NM), Acute Care Surgical Affiliates Of Texas PA (Corpus Christi, TX) and Lutheran Charity Association (Jamestown, ND). 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 Chohonis's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does James Chohonis accept?

Health plans from Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections, Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan and Ambetter of Oklahoma and 1 other insurer list James Chohonis 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 Chohonis affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, James Chohonis is affiliated with Eastern New Mexico Medical Center, The Hospitals Of Providence - Memorial Campus and The Hospitals Of Providence - East Campus.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for James Chohonis was last updated on November 1, 2023. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 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.