Quick answers
- Which hospitals does James A. Bigham work at?
- Medicare's official clinician data lists James A. Bigham at 1 hospital: The McDowell Hospital. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
- Where does James A. Bigham see patients?
- Medicare's clinician data lists 4 practice locations, including Marion, NC, Nebo, NC and Morganton, NC. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
- What is James A. Bigham's specialty?
- Medicare lists Nurse Practitioner as the primary specialty.
- Does James A. Bigham accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says James A. Bigham 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 James A. Bigham?
- (828) 659-9000, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
- What is James A. Bigham's NPI number?
- 1417503483. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Hospitals where James A. Bigham works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists James A. Bigham at these hospitals (updated 2026-10-02). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.
- The McDowell HospitalMarion, NC · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 340087
Practice locations
Addresses where James A. Bigham is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- 1633 Sugar Hill RdMarion, NC 28752 (828) 659‑9000
- 339 Nebo School RdNebo, NC 28761 (828) 652‑6386
- 695 W Fleming DrMorganton, NC 28655 (828) 580‑3278
- 730 Malcolm Blvd, Suite 150Connelly Springs, NC 28612 (828) 874‑4600
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists James A. Bigham as a member of these groups (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- Blue Ridge Healthcare Medical Group Inc228 clinicians in the group
- MH Mission Hospital McDowell, LLLP41 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Nurse Practitionerprimary
Other nurse practitioners in Marion
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Marion, NC — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | NP |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2019 |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1417503483 |
| 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