Quick answers
- Does James C. Rains Jr. accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says James C. Rains 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 C. Rains Jr. see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 184 Original Medicare patients and 348 services for James C. Rains Jr.. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is James C. Rains Jr.'s NPI number?
- 1114080017. 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 C. Rains 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 patients | 184 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 348 |
| Different services or procedures | 14 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 76 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)81 services
- Established patient complete exam of visual system (92014)70 services
- Imaging of retina (92134)35 services
- Established patient problem focused exam of visual system (92012)22 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more (99204)15 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%
- Arthritis60%
- Diabetes38%
- Ischemic heart disease31%
- Chronic kidney disease31%
Practice locations
Addresses where James C. Rains Jr. is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 2010 Patton Chapel Rd, Suite 101Hoover, AL 35216 (833) 733‑8742
- 2198 Columbiana Rd, Suite 200Vestavia Hills, AL 35216 (833) 733‑8742
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists James C. Rains Jr. as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- TVPG LLC24 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Ophthalmologyprimary
Other ophthalmologists in Hoover
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Hoover, AL — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in TVPG LLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Alabama School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1970 (56 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1114080017 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians