Quick answers
- Which hospitals does James H. Runnels work at?
- Medicare's official clinician data lists James H. Runnels at 2 hospitals: Ochsner Medical Center - Baton Rouge and Ochsner University Hospital and Clinics. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
- Where does James H. Runnels see patients?
- Medicare's clinician data lists 2 practice locations, including Baton Rouge, LA and Lafayette, LA. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
- What is James H. Runnels's specialty?
- Medicare lists Internal Medicine as the primary specialty.
- Does James H. Runnels accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says James H. Runnels 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 H. Runnels?
- (225) 752-2470, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
- What is James H. Runnels's NPI number?
- 1619944980. 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 H. Runnels works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists James H. Runnels at these hospitals (updated 2026-10-02). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.
- Ochsner Medical Center - Baton RougeBaton Rouge, LA · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 190202
- Ochsner University Hospital and ClinicsLafayette, LA · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 190006
Practice locations
Addresses where James H. Runnels is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- 17000 Medical Ctr DrBaton Rouge, LA 70816 (225) 752‑2470
- 2390 W Congress StLafayette, LA 70506 (337) 261‑6000
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists James H. Runnels as a member of these groups (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- Mayfair Emergency Group, LLC36 clinicians in the group
- Congress Emergency Group LLC17 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Internal Medicineprimary
Other internal medicine doctors in Baton Rouge
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Baton Rouge, LA — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Texas Medical School At Houston |
| Graduation year | 1990 |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1619944980 |
| 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