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Ophthalmology

James W. Culclasure Jr., MD

Works at hospitals in Simpsonville, SC · South Carolina

Summary

Dr. James W. Culclasure Jr., MD is an ophthalmologist at 601 Halton Rd, Greenville, SC 29607. Phone: (864) 458-7956. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, James W. Culclasure Jr. had 1,714 Original Medicare patients and 3,702 services. NPI 1386614238. 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: Ophthalmologist (Medicare lists Ophthalmology)
  • Address: 601 Halton Rd, Greenville, SC 29607 · Directions
  • Phone: (864) 458‑7956
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospital: Prisma Health Hillcrest Hospital
  • Group practice: Jervey Eye Group PA
  • Medical school: University Of South Carolina School Of Medicine · graduated 1997 (29 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about James W. Culclasure 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. Culclasure Jr. accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says James W. Culclasure 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. Culclasure Jr. see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 1,714 Original Medicare patients and 3,702 services for James W. Culclasure Jr.. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is James W. Culclasure Jr.'s NPI number?
1386614238. 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. Culclasure 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 patients1,714
Services billed to Medicare3,702
Different services or procedures21
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients76

Most frequent services

  1. Established patient complete exam of visual system (92014)1,379 services
  2. Imaging of optic nerve (92133)481 services
  3. Imaging of retina (92134)308 services
  4. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)293 services
  5. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)262 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 cholesterol75%
  • High blood pressure71%
  • Arthritis44%
  • Diabetes26%
  • Ischemic heart disease24%
  • Anxiety23%

Hospitals where James W. Culclasure Jr. works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists James W. Culclasure 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.

  • Prisma Health Hillcrest HospitalSimpsonville, SC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 420037

Practice locations

Addresses where James W. Culclasure Jr. is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

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

  • Jervey Eye Group PA21 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other ophthalmologists in Greenville

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Greenville, SC — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Jervey Eye Group PA

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

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolUniversity Of South Carolina School Of Medicine
Graduation year1997 (29 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1386614238
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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