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Hospitalist

James Harwell, MD

Works at hospitals in Joplin, MO · Gulfport, MS · Missouri, Mississippi

Summary

James Harwell, MD (Hospitalist) is listed by Medicare at 2 hospitals in Joplin, MO and Gulfport, MS. NPI 1053345157. Medicare data says the clinician accepts Medicare assignment. Source: CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated 2026-10-02.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about James Harwell, joined by NPI number (data updated 2026-10-02). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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At a glance

HospitalistPrimary specialty
YesAccepts Medicare assignment
38Years since medical school (graduated 1988)
University Of Missouri, Columbia School Of MedicineMedical school
MaleGender (as listed)
Freeman-Oak Hill Health SystemGroup practice (+2 more)

Quick answers

Which hospitals does James Harwell work at?
Medicare's official clinician data lists James Harwell at 2 hospitals: Freeman Health System - Freeman West and Singing River Gulfport. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
Where does James Harwell see patients?
Medicare's clinician data lists 5 practice locations, including Joplin, MO, Gulfport, MS and Pascagoula, MS. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
What is James Harwell's specialty?
Medicare lists Hospitalist as the primary specialty.
Does James Harwell accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says James Harwell accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of 2026-10-02. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
What is the phone number for James Harwell?
(417) 347-4570, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
What is James Harwell's NPI number?
1053345157. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Hospitals where James Harwell works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists James Harwell at these hospitals (updated 2026-10-02). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.

Practice locations

Addresses where James Harwell is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists James Harwell as a member of these groups (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

  • Freeman-Oak Hill Health System394 clinicians in the group
  • Singing River Health System295 clinicians in the group
  • Singing River Gulfport79 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other hospitalists in Joplin

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Joplin, MO — not a recommendation.

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolUniversity Of Missouri, Columbia School Of Medicine
Graduation year1988
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1053345157
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  2. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  3. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  4. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians