Quick answers
- Does James Shoptaw Jr. accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says James Shoptaw 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 Shoptaw Jr. see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 68 Original Medicare patients and 89 services for James Shoptaw Jr.. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is James Shoptaw Jr.'s NPI number?
- 1710951942. 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 Shoptaw 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 | 68 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 89 |
| Different services or procedures | 31 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)18 services
- Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes (99222)14 services
- Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes (99223)12 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%
- Ischemic heart disease66%
- Chronic kidney disease51%
- Diabetes47%
- Heart failure47%
Hospitals where James Shoptaw Jr. works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists James Shoptaw 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.
- AdventHealthManchesterManchester, KY · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 180043
- Harlan Arh HospitalHarlan, KY · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 180050
- Hazard Arh Regional Medical CenterHazard, KY · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 180029
- Highlands Arh Regional Medical CenterPrestonsburg, KY · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 180005
- Whitesburg Arh HospitalWhitesburg, KY · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 180002
Practice locations
Addresses where James Shoptaw Jr. is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026). The first 5 of 7; the Medicare profile lists all.
- 100 Medical Ctr DrHazard, KY 41701 (606) 439‑6600
- 102 Medical Ctr DrHazard, KY 41701 (606) 435‑7200
- 102 Medical Ctr Dr, Suite 101Hazard, KY 41701 (606) 435‑7200
- 110 Medical Ctr DrHazard, KY 41701 (606) 487‑7902
- 181 Roy Campbell DrHazard, KY 41701 (606) 439‑1316
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists James Shoptaw Jr. as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Appalachian Regional Healthcare Inc318 clinicians in the group
- Arh Tug Valley Health Services Inc128 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Thoracic Surgeryprimary
- Vascular Surgeryalso
Other thoracic surgeons in Kentucky
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Kentucky — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Appalachian Regional Healthcare Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Medical College Of Georgia School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1989 (37 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1710951942 |
| 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