Quick answers
- Does James D. Paauw accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says James D. Paauw 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 D. Paauw see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 1,270 Original Medicare patients and 4,820 services for James D. Paauw. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is James D. Paauw's NPI number?
- 1568608966. 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 D. Paauw, 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 | 1,270 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 4,820 |
| Different services or procedures | 29 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 77 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)1,088 services
- Exam of visual field with extended testing (92083)744 services
- Imaging of optic nerve (92133)722 services
- Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye (92136)453 services
- Established patient complete exam of visual system (92014)404 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 blood pressure75%
- High cholesterol75%
- Arthritis40%
- Diabetes33%
- Chronic kidney disease28%
- Ischemic heart disease20%
Hospitals where James D. Paauw works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists James D. Paauw 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.
- Centra Health - Lynchburg Gen HospitalLynchburg, VA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 490021
- Southside Community Hospital, IncFarmville, VA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 490090
Practice locations
Addresses where James D. Paauw is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 116 Nationwide DrLynchburg, VA 24502 (434) 947‑3984
- 1511 W 3rd StFarmville, VA 23901 (434) 947‑3984
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists James D. Paauw as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Piedmont Eye Center, Inc.8 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Ophthalmologyprimary
Other ophthalmologists in Lynchburg
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Lynchburg, VA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Piedmont Eye Center, Inc.
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Michigan Medical School |
| Graduation year | 2005 (21 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1568608966 |
| 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