Quick answers
- Does James T. Meredith Jr. accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says James T. Meredith Jr. 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 T. Meredith Jr. see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 341 Original Medicare patients and 14,226 services for James T. Meredith Jr.. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is James T. Meredith Jr.'s NPI number?
- 1639173420. 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 T. Meredith Jr., 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 | 341 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 14,226 |
| Different services or procedures | 46 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 1 mg (J1010)11,441 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)656 services
- Injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle (96372)340 services
- Injection, ceftriaxone sodium, per 250 mg (J0696)290 services
- Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99308)202 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 cholesterol73%
- Arthritis42%
- Diabetes31%
- Ischemic heart disease27%
- Anxiety21%
Hospitals where James T. Meredith Jr. works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists James T. Meredith Jr. 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.
- Crossridge Community HospitalWynne, AR · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 041307
- Forrest City Medical CenterForrest City, AR · Acute Care Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 040019
- St Bernards Medical CenterJonesboro, AR · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 1 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 040020
Practice locations
Addresses where James T. Meredith Jr. is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 921 Holiday DrForrest City, AR 72335 (870) 633‑4711
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists James T. Meredith Jr. as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- James T Meredith Jr MD PA2 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Family Practiceprimary
Other family doctors in Forrest City
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Forrest City, AR — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Arkansas College Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1980 (46 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1639173420 |
| 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