Quick answers
- Does James M. Piccione Jr. accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says James M. Piccione 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 M. Piccione Jr. see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 16 Original Medicare patients and 19 services for James M. Piccione Jr.. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is James M. Piccione Jr.'s NPI number?
- 1356321509. 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 M. Piccione 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 patients | 16 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 19 |
| Different services or procedures | 5 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 72 |
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 cholesterol75%
- High blood pressure69%
Hospitals where James M. Piccione Jr. works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists James M. Piccione Jr. at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.
- Baytown Medical CenterBaytown, TX · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 670109
Practice locations
Addresses where James M. Piccione Jr. is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 220 Blanco St, Suite 2Lumberton, TX 77657 (409) 755‑2273
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists James M. Piccione Jr. as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Texas ER Group PLLC19 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Emergency Medicineprimary
- Family Practicealso
Other emergency medicine doctors in Lumberton
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Lumberton, TX — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Texas ER Group PLLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Texas Medical School At Houston |
| Graduation year | 1985 (41 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1356321509 |
| 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
- 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