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DR. JAMES BEAM AIKEN MD
NPI 1992826721
Emergency Medicine in New Orleans, LA

Active since April 02, 2007PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
81 YOSEMITE DR, NEW ORLEANS, LA 70131(504) 393-9494(504) 392-3298 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 8, 2007. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

About Dr. James Beam Aiken Md NPPES

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

DR. JAMES BEAM AIKEN MD (NPI 1992826721) is an individual emergency medicine provider in New Orleans, Louisiana, licensed in Louisiana (015108) and active in the NPI registry since April 2007. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with University Medical Center New Orleans, and is a graduate of Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans (1979).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1992826721
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207P00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. JAMES BEAM AIKENCredential: MD
Location Address81 YOSEMITE DRNew Orleans, LA 70131-8661
Mailing Address81 Yosemite DrNew Orleans, LA 70131-8661 · (504) 393-9494 · Fax (504) 392-3298
Phone(504) 393-9494
Fax(504) 392-3298
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSLouisiana State University School Of Medicine In New OrleansGraduated 1979
Enumeration DateApril 2, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 8, 2007
✔ NPI 1992826721 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyEmergency MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207P00000X
License✔ Licensed in LA · 015108
Definition
An emergency physician focuses on the immediate decision making and action necessary to prevent death or any further disability both in the pre-hospital setting by directing emergency medical technicians and in the emergency department. The emergency physician provides immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization and disposition of a generally diversified population of adult and pediatric patients in response to acute illness and injury.
81 YOSEMITE DR, New Orleans, LA 70131
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Other Identifiers 3

Medicaid1306355LA
Medicare UPINB89399LA
Medicare ID-Type Unspecified51029LA

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include UnitedHealthcare.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

Dr. James Beam Aiken Md 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 ID749365849
PECOS Enrollment IDI20080313000533
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.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 2

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.

Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making 99285
An emergency department visit for severe conditions is when you urgently seek medical help due to serious health issues. These could be severe injuries, breathing problems, unbearable pain, or sudden severe illness. Doctors and nurses will provide immediate care to stabilize your condition.
53 services51 patients
Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 99291
Critical care involves immediate and constant attention by a team of specially-trained health professionals. It's for patients with life-threatening conditions, requiring first 30-74 minutes of intense monitoring and treatment.
17 services17 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

University Medical Center New Orleans

Acute Care Hospitals · New Orleans, LA
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number190005
Location2000 Canal StreetNew Orleans, LA 70112 · Orleans County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 70131 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
$86.76 typical visit price
range $55.50 – $170.30
Typical copayment $21.69 (range $13.87 – $42.57)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$98.35 typical visit price
range $17.42 – $138.03
Typical copayment $24.58 (range $4.35 – $34.50)
Most-billed visit code 99214
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

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 Aiken's NPI number?

The NPI number for James Aiken is 1992826721. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 2, 2007.

Where is James Aiken located?

James Aiken practices at 81 Yosemite Dr, New Orleans, LA 70131. The listed phone number is (504) 393-9494.

What is James Aiken's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Emergency Medicine with taxonomy code 207P00000X.

Is James Aiken enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. James Aiken 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 James Aiken accept?

Health plans from UnitedHealthcare list James Aiken 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 Aiken affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, James Aiken is affiliated with University Medical Center New Orleans.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for James Aiken was last updated on July 8, 2007. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.