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DR. JAMES E BROOKS OD
NPI 1972590859
Optometrist in Columbus, MS

Active since October 05, 2005PECOS Enrolled
3545 BLUECUTT RD, COLUMBUS, MS 39705(662) 327-2020(662) 327-6222 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 26, 2017. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About Dr. James E Brooks Od NPPES

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

DR. JAMES E BROOKS OD (NPI 1972590859) is an individual optometrist in Columbus, Mississippi, licensed in Mississippi (455) and active in the NPI registry since October 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1972590859
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy152W00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. JAMES E BROOKSCredential: OD
Location Address3545 BLUECUTT RDColumbus, MS 39705-1324
Mailing Address3545 Bluecutt RdColumbus, MS 39705-1324 · (662) 327-2020 · Fax (662) 327-6222
Phone(662) 327-2020
Fax(662) 327-6222
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateOctober 5, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateApril 26, 2017
✔ NPI 1972590859 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
Taxonomy Code152W00000X
License✔ Licensed in MS · 455
Definition
Doctors of optometry (ODs) are the primary health care professionals for the eye. Optometrists examine, diagnose, treat, and manage diseases, injuries, and disorders of the visual system, the eye, and associated structures as well as identify related systemic conditions affecting the eye. An optometrist has completed pre-professional undergraduate education in a college or university and four years of professional education at a college of optometry, leading to the doctor of optometry (O.D.) degree. Some optometrists complete an optional residency in a specific area of practice. Optometrists are eye health care professionals state-licensed to diagnose and treat diseases and disorders of the eye and visual system.
3545 BLUECUTT RD, Columbus, MS 39705
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Other Identifiers 2

Medicaid00087860MS
Medicare PIN410000347MS

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma 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)

Dr. James E Brooks Od 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

2

Medicare enrollment records show James Brooks reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Brooks Eye Center Inc
1.1 mi
Optometrist
3545 BLUECUTT RD
Columbus, MS 39705
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Mississippi enrollment
  • 3 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1639280274 (662) 327-2020
Phyfer Eye Care PC
1.1 mi
Optometrist
3545 BLUECUTT RD
Columbus, MS 39705
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Mississippi enrollment
  • 4 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1487357133 (662) 327-2020

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 39705 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
$120.41 typical visit price
range $51.65 – $159.18
Typical copayment $30.10 (range $12.91 – $39.79)
Most-billed visit code 99204
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.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

Reported Quality Measures

Diabetes: Eye Exam
Percentage of patients 18-75 years of age with diabetes who had a retinal or dilated eye exam by an eye care professional during the measurement period or a negative retinal exam (no evidence of retinopathy) in the 12 months prior to the measurement period
100%61 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 6

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

PHYFER EYE CARE PC
Optometrist
3545 BLUECUTT RD
COLUMBUS, MS 39705
Lowndes County (662) 327-2020
BROOKS EYE CENTER INC
Optometrist
3545 BLUECUTT RD
COLUMBUS, MS 39705
Lowndes County (662) 327-2020
DR. BRANNON JOSEPH HERRING OD
Optometrist
3545 BLUECUTT RD
COLUMBUS, MS 39705
Lowndes County (662) 327-2020
DR. TROY NEAL JOHNSON
Optometrist
3545 BLUECUTT RD
COLUMBUS, MS 39705
Lowndes County (662) 327-2020
DR. ASHLEY OAKES EARWOOD OD
Optometrist
3545 BLUECUTT RD
COLUMBUS, MS 39705
Lowndes County (662) 327-2020
DR. ROBERT CYRUS PHYFER O.D.
Optometrist
3545 BLUECUTT RD
COLUMBUS, MS 39705
Lowndes County (662) 327-2020

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 Brooks's NPI number?

The NPI number for James Brooks is 1972590859. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 5, 2005.

Where is James Brooks located?

James Brooks practices at 3545 Bluecutt Rd, Columbus, MS 39705. The listed phone number is (662) 327-2020.

What is James Brooks's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Optometrist with taxonomy code 152W00000X.

Is James Brooks enrolled in Medicare?

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

Which organizations bill Medicare for James Brooks's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), James Brooks reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Brooks Eye Center Inc (Columbus, MS) and Phyfer Eye Care PC (Columbus, MS). 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 Brooks's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does James Brooks accept?

Health plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas and Cigna Healthcare and 9 other insurers list James Brooks 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 Brooks was last updated on April 26, 2017. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 9 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.