DR. ERIC R JAMES M.D.
NPI 1982855599
Orthopaedic Surgery - Foot and Ankle Surgery in Riverview, FL

Q: What is Eric James's NPI number?

The NPI number for Eric James is 1982855599. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 2, 2008.

Q: What is Eric James's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Orthopaedic Surgery, specializing in Foot and Ankle Surgery, with taxonomy code 207XX0004X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Eric James was last updated on April 1, 2022. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 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.

Active since October 02, 2008PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

10141 BIG BEND RD STE 206, RIVERVIEW, FL 33578(813) 397-1274(813) 397-1271 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 1, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

Record update history: Nov 3, 2016, Sep 22, 2016, Sep 1, 2016 (3 updates tracked since 2016).

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About Dr. Eric R James M.d. NPPES

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

DR. ERIC R JAMES M.D. (NPI 1982855599) is an individual foot and ankle surgery provider in Riverview, Florida, licensed in Florida (ME118449) and active in the NPI registry since October 2008. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with St Josephs Hospital, and maintains a secondary practice location in Tampa.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1982855599

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy207XX0004X

Provider Legal NameDR. ERIC R JAMESCredential: M.D.

Location Address10141 BIG BEND RD STE 206Riverview, FL 33578-7422

Mailing Address10141 Big Bend Rd Ste 206Riverview, FL 33578-7422 · (813) 397-1274 · Fax (813) 397-1271

Phone(813) 397-1274

Fax(813) 397-1271

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSUniversity Of Pittsburgh School Of MedicineGraduated 2008

Enumeration DateOctober 2, 2008

Last NPPES UpdateApril 1, 20223 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedApril 1, 2022

✔ NPI 1982855599 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOrthopaedic Surgery · Foot and Ankle SurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207XX0004X

Licenses✔ Licensed in FL · ME118449✔ Licensed in TX · P5279

Definition

Recognized by several state medical boards as a fellowship subspecialty program of orthopaedic surgery, foot and ankle surgeons deal with adult reconstructive foot and ankle surgery, adult foot and ankle trauma, sports medicine foot and ankle, and children's foot and ankle reconstructive surgery.

10141 BIG BEND RD STE 206, Riverview, FL 33578

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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 12727 W Dr Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Suite 320Tampa, FL 33607-6383 · Phone (813) 877-6748 · Fax (813) 443-8154

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid010838100FL

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include AvMed, Florida Blue (BlueCross BlueShield FL), Florida Blue HMO (a BlueCross BlueShield FL company).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 and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Eric R James 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 ID2769627652

PECOS Enrollment IDI20140908002291

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 Reassignment

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

Baycare Medical Group, Inc.

26 mi

General Practice

2995 DREW ST FL 2
Clearwater, FL 33759

Reassigned Medicare billing, Florida enrollment
2,009 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1043269871 (727) 281-9065

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

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 8

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214

This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.

315 services188 patients

New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more 99204

This is a first-time office or outpatient visit lasting between 45-59 minutes. The healthcare provider evaluates your health, discusses your medical history, and may suggest further tests or treatments. It's an opportunity to ask questions and understand your health better.

136 services136 patients

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213

This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.

127 services101 patients

X-ray of foot, minimum of 3 views 73630

An X-ray of the foot, minimum of 3 views, is a non-invasive imaging test. It uses a small amount of radiation to produce images of the bones and tissues in your foot. This helps to identify fractures, infections, or other abnormalities. Multiple views ensure a comprehensive examination.

100 services78 patients

Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg J0702

This injection contains two medications, betamethasone acetate and betamethasone sodium phosphate. It is used to reduce inflammation and pain. It's given by a healthcare professional, often directly into the area causing discomfort.

80 services32 patients

X-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views 73610

An ankle X-ray is a quick, painless imaging test. It involves capturing at least three different images or 'views' of your ankle using small amounts of radiation. These images help identify any abnormalities or injuries, such as fractures or arthritis.

55 services38 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

St Josephs Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Tampa, FL

4/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Church

CMS Certification Number100075

Location3001 W Martin Luther King Jr BlvdTampa, FL 33677 · Hillsborough County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Walking boot, pneumatic and/or vacuum, with or without joints, with or without interface material, prefabricated item that has been trimmed, bent, molded, assembled, or otherwise customized to fit a specific patient by an individual with expertise L4360

DME-Orthotic Devices · category DF003N

1 supplier12 claims12 services$228.52 avg. paid by Medicare

Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 13

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

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