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Internal Medicine

James J. Cappola Iii, MD

Works at hospitals in Dunn, NC · North Carolina

Summary

Dr. James J. Cappola Iii, MD is an internal medicine doctor at 133 Professional Park, Erwin, NC 28339. Phone: (910) 230-7930. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, James J. Cappola Iii had 104 Original Medicare patients and 235 services. NPI 1336158070. 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.

  • Specialty: Internal medicine doctor (Medicare lists Internal Medicine)
  • Address: 133 Professional Park, Erwin, NC 28339 · Directions (2 more locations)
  • Phone: (910) 230‑7930
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospital: Betsy Johnson Regional Hospital
  • Group practice: Cumberland County Hospital System Inc (+1 more)
  • Medical school: University Of Rochester School Of Medicine And Dentistry · graduated 1994 (32 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about James J. Cappola Iii, 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 J. Cappola Iii accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says James J. Cappola Iii 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 J. Cappola Iii see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 104 Original Medicare patients and 235 services for James J. Cappola Iii. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is James J. Cappola Iii's NPI number?
1336158070. 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 J. Cappola Iii, 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 patients104
Services billed to Medicare235
Different services or procedures22
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients71

Most frequent services

  1. Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)59 services
  2. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)37 services
  3. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)25 services
  4. Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less (99238)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%
  • Diabetes54%
  • Arthritis47%
  • Anxiety46%
  • Depression42%

Hospitals where James J. Cappola Iii works

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

Group practices

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

  • Cumberland County Hospital System Inc574 clinicians in the group
  • Cape Fear Valley Health Medical Group LLC376 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other internal medicine doctors in Erwin

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Erwin, NC — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Cumberland County Hospital System Inc

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

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolUniversity Of Rochester School Of Medicine And Dentistry
Graduation year1994 (32 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1336158070
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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