Quick answers
- Does James R. Shurlow accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says James R. Shurlow 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 R. Shurlow see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 310 Original Medicare patients and 488 services for James R. Shurlow. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is James R. Shurlow's NPI number?
- 1437383023. 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 R. Shurlow, 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 | 310 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 488 |
| Different services or procedures | 93 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
Most frequent services
- Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare (45385)73 services
- Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope (43239)58 services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)45 services
- Colorectal cancer screening; colonoscopy on individual at high risk (G0105)29 services
- Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes (99222)27 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 pressure70%
- Arthritis55%
- Diabetes29%
- COPD28%
- Anxiety26%
Hospitals where James R. Shurlow works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists James R. Shurlow 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.
- Munson Healthcare Grayling HospitalGrayling, MI · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 230058
- Munson Healthcare Otsego Memorial HospitalGaylord, MI · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: not listed by Medicare · CCN 230133
- Munson Medical CenterTraverse City, MI · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 230097
Practice locations
Addresses where James R. Shurlow is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1010 W N Down River Rd, Munson Healthcare Grayling Physician NetworGrayling, MI 49738 (231) 876‑7476
- 1100 E Michigan Ave, Munson Healthcare Grayling Physician NetworGrayling, MI 49738 (989) 348‑0594
- 829 N Ctr AveGaylord, MI 49735
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists James R. Shurlow as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Munson Healthcare Otsego Memorial Hospital120 clinicians in the group
- Munson Healthcare Grayling66 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- General Surgeryprimary
Other general surgeons in Grayling
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Grayling, MI — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Munson Healthcare Otsego Memorial Hospital
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | DO |
|---|---|
| Medical school | At Still University Of Health Sciences, College Of Osteo Med, Kirksville |
| Graduation year | 2009 (17 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1437383023 |
| 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
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 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