Quick answers
- Which hospitals does James N. Shute work at?
- Medicare's official clinician data lists James N. Shute at 4 hospitals: East Jefferson General Hospital, Ochsner Medical Center Acute, Our Lady of the Angels Hospital and St Tammany Parish Hospital. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
- Where does James N. Shute see patients?
- Medicare's clinician data lists 2 practice locations, including Covington, LA and Metairie, LA. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
- What is James N. Shute's specialty?
- Medicare lists Family Practice as the primary specialty.
- Does James N. Shute accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says James N. Shute 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 N. Shute?
- (985) 898-3743, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
- What is James N. Shute's NPI number?
- 1124656632. 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 N. Shute works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists James N. Shute at these hospitals (updated 2026-10-02). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.
- East Jefferson General HospitalMetairie, LA · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 190176
- Ochsner Medical Center AcuteNew Orleans, LA · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 190036
- Our Lady of the Angels HospitalBogalusa, LA · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 190312
- St Tammany Parish HospitalCovington, LA · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 190045
Practice locations
Addresses where James N. Shute is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- 1202 S Tyler StCovington, LA 70433 (985) 898‑3743
- 4200 Houma Blvd, Fl 6Metairie, LA 70006 (504) 503‑4331
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists James N. Shute as a member of these groups (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- East Jefferson Physicians Group LLC214 clinicians in the group
- St Tammany Parish Hospital Service District No 1166 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Family Practiceprimary
Other family doctors in Covington
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Covington, LA — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2020 |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1124656632 |
| 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
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
- 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