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Diagnostic Radiology

James W. Boals Jr., MD

Works at hospitals in Savannah, TN · Olive Branch, MS · Memphis, TN · Tennessee, Mississippi

Summary

Dr. James W. Boals Jr., MD is a radiologist at 4250 Bethel Rd, Olive Branch, MS 38654. Phone: (662) 932-9000. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, James W. Boals Jr. had 2,091 Original Medicare patients and 3,177 services. NPI 1336142520. 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 W. Boals Jr., 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 W. Boals Jr. accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says James W. Boals 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 W. Boals Jr. see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 2,091 Original Medicare patients and 3,177 services for James W. Boals Jr.. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is James W. Boals Jr.'s NPI number?
1336142520. 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 W. Boals 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 patients2,091
Services billed to Medicare3,177
Different services or procedures163
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients75

Most frequent services

  1. X-ray of chest, 1 view (71045)678 services
  2. Ct scan head or brain without contrast (70450)220 services
  3. Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis with contrast (74177)130 services
  4. X-ray of chest, 2 views (71046)123 services
  5. Ct scan of chest with contrast (71260)114 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%
  • Arthritis55%
  • Ischemic heart disease46%
  • Diabetes45%
  • Chronic kidney disease38%

Hospitals where James W. Boals Jr. works

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

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists James W. Boals Jr. as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Memphis Radiological PC50 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other clinicians in Memphis Radiological PC

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolUniversity Of Tennessee, Hsc, College Of Medicine
Graduation year1995 (31 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1336142520
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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