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Hospitalist

James D. Pittard Jr., MD

Works at hospitals in Bedford, VA · Lynchburg, VA · Farmville, VA · Virginia

Summary

Dr. James D. Pittard Jr., MD is a hospitalist at 1901 Tate Springs Rd, Lynchburg, VA 24501. Phone: (434) 947-3033. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, James D. Pittard Jr. had 314 Original Medicare patients and 727 services. NPI 1033193354. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about James D. Pittard Jr., joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does James D. Pittard Jr. accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says James D. Pittard Jr. accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
How many Medicare patients does James D. Pittard Jr. see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 314 Original Medicare patients and 727 services for James D. Pittard Jr.. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is James D. Pittard Jr.'s NPI number?
1033193354. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Medicare activity in 2024

Official CMS public-use data for James D. Pittard Jr., data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.

Original Medicare patients314
Services billed to Medicare727
Different services or procedures8
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients78

Most frequent services

  1. Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)351 services
  2. Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes (99239)89 services
  3. Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes (99233)75 services
  4. Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less (99238)68 services
  5. Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes (99222)58 services

Chronic conditions among these patients

Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).

  • High blood pressure75%
  • High cholesterol75%
  • Chronic kidney disease59%
  • Arthritis54%
  • Diabetes47%
  • Heart failure46%

Hospitals where James D. Pittard Jr. works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists James D. Pittard Jr. at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.

Practice locations

Addresses where James D. Pittard Jr. is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists James D. Pittard Jr. as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Centra Medical Group LLC724 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other hospitalists in Lynchburg

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Lynchburg, VA — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Centra Medical Group LLC

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolVirginia Commonwealth University, School Of Medicine
Graduation year1989 (37 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1033193354
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians