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AMBER MECHELLE JAMES
NPI 1972130029
Surgery in Southaven, MS

Active since March 26, 2020PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
363 SOUTHCREST CIR STE 202, SOUTHAVEN, MS 38671(662) 349-0311(662) 349-0121 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 14, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

About Amber Mechelle James NPPES

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

AMBER MECHELLE JAMES (NPI 1972130029) is an individual surgery provider in Southaven, Mississippi, licensed in Mississippi (35180) and active in the NPI registry since March 2020. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Baptist Memorial Hospital Desoto, and maintains 2 additional practice locations.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1972130029
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy208600000X
Provider Legal NameAMBER MECHELLE JAMES
Location Address363 SOUTHCREST CIR STE 202Southaven, MS 38671-4737
Mailing Address800 Rose St # C-246Lexington, KY 40536-0293 · (859) 323-6162 · Fax (859) 257-8934
Phone(662) 349-0311
Fax(662) 349-0121
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Mississippi School Of MedicineGraduated 2020
Enumeration DateMarch 26, 2020
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 14, 2025
NPPES CertifiedJuly 14, 2025
✔ NPI 1972130029 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtySurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208600000X
License✔ Licensed in MS · 35180
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.
Also ListedStudent in an Organized Health Care Education/Training ProgramTaxonomy 390200000X
363 SOUTHCREST CIR STE 202, Southaven, MS 38671
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Secondary Practice Locations 2

Location 17601 Southcrest PkwySouthaven, MS 38671-4739 · Phone (901) 226-4910 · Fax (901) 226-4915
Location 2800 Rose St # C-246Lexington, KY 40536-7001 · Phone (859) 323-6162 · Fax (859) 257-8934

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Home State Health, Ambetter from Magnolia Health and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Amber Mechelle James 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 ID8527462480
PECOS Enrollment IDI20250819002228
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.

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Baptist Memorial Hospital Desoto

Acute Care Hospitals · Southaven, MS
1/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number250141
Location7601 Southcrest ParkwaySouthaven, MS 38671 · De Soto County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 38671 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
$80.50 typical visit price
range $51.65 – $159.18
Typical copayment $20.12 (range $12.91 – $39.79)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$64.96 typical visit price
range $16.15 – $129.61
Typical copayment $16.24 (range $4.03 – $32.40)
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 2

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

CHRISTOPHER GULLY NP
Nurse Practitioner (Gerontology)
363 SOUTHCREST CIR STE 202
SOUTHAVEN, MS 38671
Desoto County (901) 226-0456
WESLEY ALLEN GRAY NP
Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)
363 SOUTHCREST CIR STE 202
SOUTHAVEN, MS 38671
Desoto County (662) 536-1944

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 Amber James's NPI number?

The NPI number for Amber James is 1972130029. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 26, 2020.

Where is Amber James located?

Amber James practices at 363 Southcrest Cir Ste 202, Southaven, MS 38671. The listed phone number is (662) 349-0311.

What is Amber James's specialty?

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

Is Amber James enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Amber James 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.

What insurance does Amber James accept?

Health plans from Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Home State Health, Ambetter from Magnolia Health, Ambetter of Alabama and Ambetter of North Carolina and 6 other insurers list Amber 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.

Is Amber James affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Amber James is affiliated with Baptist Memorial Hospital Desoto.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Amber James was last updated on July 14, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 12 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.