Quick answers
- Does James R. Cobb Jr. accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says James R. Cobb 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 R. Cobb Jr. see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 325 Original Medicare patients and 551 services for James R. Cobb Jr.. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is James R. Cobb Jr.'s NPI number?
- 1679505739. 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 R. Cobb 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 | 325 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 551 |
| Different services or procedures | 13 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only (93010)195 services
- Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making (99284)145 services
- Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making (99285)123 services
- Critical care, first 30-74 minutes (99291)54 services
- Emergency department visit with low level of medical decision making (99283)24 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%
- Arthritis58%
- Ischemic heart disease47%
- Diabetes45%
- Chronic kidney disease41%
Hospitals where James R. Cobb Jr. works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists James R. Cobb 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.
- Crestwood Medical CenterHuntsville, AL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 010131
- Eamc - LanierValley, AL · Rural Emergency Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 010780
- Marshall Medical CentersBoaz, AL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 010005
- The East Alabama Healthcare AuthorityOpelika, AL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 010029
Practice locations
Addresses where James R. Cobb Jr. is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1 Hospital Dr SWHuntsville, AL 35801 (256) 429‑4000
- 2000 Pepperell PkwyOpelika, AL 36801 (334) 528‑6655
- 2505 US Hwy 431Boaz, AL 35957 (256) 593‑8310
- 900 Camp Auburn RdAuburn, AL 36832 (334) 528‑6685
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists James R. Cobb Jr. as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- The East Alabama Health Care Authority120 clinicians in the group
- Crestwood HB Medical Services LLC47 clinicians in the group
- Marshall Medical Center South24 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Emergency Medicineprimary
- Internal Medicinealso
Other emergency medicine doctors in Huntsville
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Huntsville, AL — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in The East Alabama Health Care Authority
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | DO |
|---|---|
| Medical school | West Virginia School Of Osteopathic Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1993 (33 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1679505739 |
| 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