Quick answers
- Does James H. Atkins Jr. accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says James H. Atkins 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 H. Atkins Jr. see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 380 Original Medicare patients and 3,526 services for James H. Atkins Jr.. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is James H. Atkins Jr.'s NPI number?
- 1396730776. 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 H. Atkins 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 | 380 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 3,526 |
| Different services or procedures | 41 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
Most frequent services
- Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 1 mg (J1010)910 services
- Test for allergy using allergenic extract (95004)620 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)458 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99203)187 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)171 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 pressure67%
- Arthritis59%
- Ischemic heart disease27%
- Diabetes21%
- Anxiety21%
Practice locations
Addresses where James H. Atkins Jr. is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 15900 La Cantera Pkwy, Suite 20210San Antonio, TX 78256 (210) 607‑4687
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists James H. Atkins Jr. as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Texas Sinus Center, P.A.3 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Otolaryngologyprimary
Other ENT doctors in San Antonio
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in San Antonio, TX — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Texas Sinus Center, P.A.
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Baylor College Of Medicine |
| 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) | 1396730776 |
| 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
- 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