Quick answers
- Does James R. Pitts accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says James R. Pitts 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 R. Pitts see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 84 Original Medicare patients and 111 services for James R. Pitts. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is James R. Pitts's NPI number?
- 1225099575. 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 R. Pitts, 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 | 84 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 111 |
| Different services or procedures | 15 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 72 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)48 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99203)37 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 cholesterol69%
- High blood pressure56%
- Arthritis45%
- Osteoporosis25%
- Depression15%
- Cancer (breast, colorectal, lung, prostate, endometrial or leukemia/lymphoma)14%
Hospitals where James R. Pitts works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists James R. Pitts 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.
- Animas Surgical Hospital, LLCDurango, CO · Acute Care Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 060117
- Pagosa Springs Medical CenterPagosa Springs, CO · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 061328
- Southwest Memorial HospitalCortez, CO · Critical Access Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 061327
Practice locations
Addresses where James R. Pitts is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 575 Rivergate, Unit 109Durango, CO 81301 (970) 382‑8292
- 575 Rivergate Unit, Suite 109Durango, CO 81301
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists James R. Pitts as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Patrick McLaughlin MD PC2 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Physician Assistantprimary
Other physician assistants in Durango
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Durango, CO — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | PA |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2007 |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1225099575 |
| 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 October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- 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