Quick answers
- Does James R. Chinners accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says James R. Chinners 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.
- What is James R. Chinners's NPI number?
- 1558871046. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Practice locations
Addresses where James R. Chinners is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 12701 Padgett Switch RdIrvington, AL 36544
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists James R. Chinners as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Bayou La Batre Area Health Development Board, Inc.15 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Clinical Social Workerprimary
Other clinical social workers in Alabama
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Alabama — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Bayou La Batre Area Health Development Board, Inc.
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | CSW |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2004 |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1558871046 |
| 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
- 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