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Diagnostic Radiology

James R. McCarley, MD

Works at hospitals in Hot Springs, AR · Nashville, AR · Mena, AR … · Arkansas

Summary

Dr. James R. McCarley, MD is a radiologist at 1 Mercy Ln, Suite 404, Hot Springs, AR 71913. Phone: (501) 609-2222. May accept Medicare assignment. In 2024, James R. McCarley had 1,769 Original Medicare patients and 3,124 services. NPI 1295858975. 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 R. McCarley, 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 R. McCarley accept Medicare assignment?
Medicare's clinician data says James R. McCarley may accept Medicare assignment (as of October 2, 2026). Ask the office whether they accept it for your visit.
How many Medicare patients does James R. McCarley see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 1,769 Original Medicare patients and 3,124 services for James R. McCarley. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is James R. McCarley's NPI number?
1295858975. 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. McCarley, 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 patients1,769
Services billed to Medicare3,124
Different services or procedures251
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients76

Most frequent services

  1. X-ray of chest, 1 view (71045)500 services
  2. Use of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by physician performing a procedure (5 years or older), initial 15 minutes (99152)133 services
  3. Ultrasound of both sides of head and neck blood flow (93880)124 services
  4. Screening mammography (77067)118 services
  5. Screening 3d breast mammography (77063)109 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%
  • Arthritis56%
  • Ischemic heart disease46%
  • Diabetes34%
  • Anxiety33%

Hospitals where James R. McCarley works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists James R. McCarley 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 R. McCarley is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists James R. McCarley as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • CHI St Vincent Medical Group Hot Springs185 clinicians in the group
  • Sevier County Medical Center15 clinicians in the group
  • Hot Springs Radiology Services, Ltd9 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other radiologists in Hot Springs

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Hot Springs, AR — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in CHI St Vincent Medical Group Hot Springs

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

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Graduation year2004 (22 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentMay accept for some services
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1295858975
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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