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JAMES CLAYTON VERTREES
NPI 1972276913
Social Worker - Clinical in Murray, KY

Active since July 27, 2021PECOS Enrolled
106 N 6TH ST, MURRAY, KY 42071(270) 638-0004 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 6, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Oct 6, 2025, Aug 17, 2023, Apr 6, 2023 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2021).

About James Clayton Vertrees NPPES

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

JAMES CLAYTON VERTREES (NPI 1972276913) is an individual clinical provider in Murray, Kentucky, licensed in Kentucky (272421) and active in the NPI registry since July 2021. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1972276913
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy1041C0700X
Provider Legal NameJAMES CLAYTON VERTREES
Location Address106 N 6TH STMurray, KY 42071-2015
Mailing Address425 Broadway StPaducah, KY 42001-0713 · (270) 442-7121
Phone(270) 638-0004
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateJuly 27, 2021
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 6, 20254 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedOctober 6, 2025
✔ NPI 1972276913 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtySocial Worker · ClinicalBehavioral Health & Social Service Providers
Taxonomy Code1041C0700X
License✔ Licensed in KY · 272421
Definition
A social worker who holds a master's or doctoral degree in social work from an accredited school of social work in addition to at least two years of post-master's supervised experience in a clinical setting. The social worker must be licensed, certified, or registered at the clinical level in the jurisdiction of practice. A clinical social worker provides direct services, including interventions focused on interpersonal interactions, intrapsychic dynamics, and life management issues. Clinical social work services are based on bio-psychosocial perspectives. Services consist of assessment, diagnosis, treatment (including psychotherapy and counseling), client-centered advocacy, consultation, evaluation, and prevention of mental illness, emotional, or behavioral disturbances.
Also ListedCounselor · ProfessionalTaxonomy 101YP2500X · License 256340 (KY)
106 N 6TH ST, Murray, KY 42071
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan, Ambetter Health, Ambetter of Tennessee and more.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)

James Clayton Vertrees is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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

4

Medicare enrollment records show James Vertrees reassigns Medicare billing to 4 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Emerald Therapy Center, LLC
38 mi
Community/Behavioral Health
5050 VILLAGE SQUARE DR STE B
Paducah, KY 42001
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Kentucky enrollment
  • 15 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1619340387 (270) 534-5128
Kentucky Counseling Center, LLC
180 mi
Counselor
1169 EASTERN PKWY STE 3328
Louisville, KY 40217
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Kentucky enrollment
  • 201 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1932590338 (855) 591-0092
Spero Health Of Kentucky, LLC
203 mi
Addiction Medicine
106 BELINDA BLVD STE 100
Danville, KY 40422
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Kentucky enrollment
  • 115 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1982102109 (866) 755-4258
Grow Healthcare Group PA
887 mi
Mental Health
66 W FLAGLER ST STE 900
Miami, FL 33130
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Kentucky enrollment
  • 255 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1245845932 (786) 244-7711

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

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 42071 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
$0.00 typical visit price
range $52.76 – $162.27
Typical copayment $0.00 (range $13.19 – $40.56)
Most-billed visit code NA
Established Patient
$66.24 typical visit price
range $16.53 – $131.99
Typical copayment $16.56 (range $4.13 – $32.99)
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.

CHERISHE TABERS BS, EDU
Case Manager/Care Coordinator
106 N 6TH ST
MURRAY, KY 42071
Calloway County (270) 638-0004
MURRAY VISION CENTER LLC
Optometrist
106 N 6TH ST
MURRAY, KY 42071
Calloway County (270) 753-2842
MURRAY VISION CENTER LLC
Optometrist
106 N 6TH ST
MURRAY, KY 42071
Calloway County (270) 753-2842
DR. JAMES DAVID JACO O.D.
Optometrist
106 N 6TH ST
MURRAY, KY 42071
Calloway County (270) 753-2842

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 Vertrees's NPI number?

The NPI number for James Vertrees is 1972276913. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 27, 2021.

Where is James Vertrees located?

James Vertrees practices at 106 N 6th St, Murray, KY 42071. The listed phone number is (270) 638-0004.

What is James Vertrees's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Social Worker, specializing in Clinical, with taxonomy code 1041C0700X.

Is James Vertrees enrolled in Medicare?

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

Which organizations bill Medicare for James Vertrees's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), James Vertrees reassigns Medicare benefits to 4 organizations: Emerald Therapy Center, LLC (Paducah, KY), Kentucky Counseling Center, LLC (Louisville, KY), Spero Health Of Kentucky, LLC (Danville, KY) and Grow Healthcare Group PA (Miami, FL). 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 Vertrees's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does James Vertrees accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan, Ambetter of Tennessee, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield and CareSource list James Vertrees 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 Vertrees was last updated on October 6, 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.