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 patients | 104 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 235 |
| Different services or procedures | 22 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 71 |
Most frequent services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)59 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)37 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)25 services
- 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.
- Betsy Johnson Regional HospitalDunn, NC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 340071
Practice locations
Addresses where James J. Cappola Iii is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 133 Professional ParkErwin, NC 28339 (910) 230‑7930
- 215 Brightwater DrLillington, NC 27546 (910) 892‑1000
- 800 Tilghman DrDunn, NC 28334 (910) 892‑7161
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
- Internal Medicineprimary
Other internal medicine doctors in Erwin
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Erwin, NC — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Cumberland County Hospital System Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Rochester School Of Medicine And Dentistry |
| Graduation year | 1994 (32 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1336158070 |
| 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