Quick answers
- Which hospitals does Leighton R. James work at?
- Medicare's official clinician data lists Leighton R. James at 1 hospital: Wellstar MCG Health, Affiliated With Med Col. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
- Where does Leighton R. James see patients?
- Medicare's clinician data lists 8 practice locations, including North Augusta, SC, Augusta, GA and Aiken, SC. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
- What is Leighton R. James's specialty?
- Medicare lists Nephrology as the primary specialty.
- Does Leighton R. James accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Leighton R. James accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of 2026-10-02. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- What is the phone number for Leighton R. James?
- (706) 721-8623, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
- What is Leighton R. James's NPI number?
- 1346202173. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Hospitals where Leighton R. James works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Leighton R. James at these hospitals (updated 2026-10-02). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.
- Wellstar MCG Health, Affiliated With Med ColAugusta, GA · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 110034
Practice locations
Addresses where Leighton R. James is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02). The first 5 of 8; the Medicare profile lists all.
- 10263 Atomic RdNorth Augusta, SC 29841 (706) 721‑8623
- 1120 15th StAugusta, GA 30912 (706) 721‑8623
- 118 Park Ave SWAiken, SC 29801 (706) 721‑8623
- 2470 Wrightsboro RdAugusta, GA 30904 (706) 721‑8623
- 2556 Tobacco Rd, Suite AHephzibah, GA 30815 (706) 751‑4365
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Leighton R. James as a member of this group (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- Wellstar Medical Group LLC3,093 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Nephrologyprimary
Other nephrologists in North Augusta
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in North Augusta, SC — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Toronto, Faculty Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1994 |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1346202173 |
| 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 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
- 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