Quick answers
- Which hospitals does James R. Klinger work at?
- Medicare's official clinician data lists James R. Klinger at 3 hospitals: Newport Hospital, Rhode Island Hospital and The Miriam Hospital. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
- Where does James R. Klinger see patients?
- Medicare's clinician data lists 2 practice locations, including Providence, RI and Riverside, RI. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
- What is James R. Klinger's specialty?
- Medicare lists Pulmonary Disease as the primary specialty, and also Critical Care (Intensivists).
- Does James R. Klinger accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says James R. Klinger 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.
- Does James R. Klinger offer telehealth?
- Medicare's clinician data says James R. Klinger offers telehealth services. Ask the office which visits can be done by video or phone.
- What is the phone number for James R. Klinger?
- (401) 606-8250, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
- What is James R. Klinger's NPI number?
- 1639123854. 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 R. Klinger works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists James R. Klinger at these hospitals (updated 2026-10-02). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.
- Newport HospitalNewport, RI · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 410006
- Rhode Island HospitalProvidence, RI · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 410007
- The Miriam HospitalProvidence, RI · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 410012
Practice locations
Addresses where James R. Klinger is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- 146 W River St, Suite 11aProvidence, RI 02904 (401) 606‑8250
- 375 Wampanoag TrlRiverside, RI 02915 (401) 649‑4010
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists James R. Klinger as a member of these groups (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- Lifespan Physician Group Inc1,173 clinicians in the group
- Rhode Island Hospital437 clinicians in the group
- Brown Medicine217 clinicians in the group
Specialties
Other pulmonologists in Providence
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Providence, RI — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Medical College Of Wisconsin |
| Graduation year | 1983 |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1639123854 |
| 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