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Family Practice

James W. Gainer, MD

Works at hospitals in Elkins, WV · Buckhannon, WV · Bridgeport, WV · West Virginia

Summary

James W. Gainer, MD (Family Practice) is listed by Medicare at 3 hospitals in Elkins, WV, Buckhannon, WV and Bridgeport, WV. NPI 1740272475. Medicare data says the clinician accepts Medicare assignment. Source: CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated 2026-10-02.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about James W. Gainer, joined by NPI number (data updated 2026-10-02). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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At a glance

Family PracticePrimary specialty
YesAccepts Medicare assignment
34Years since medical school (graduated 1992)
West Virginia University School Of MedicineMedical school
MaleGender (as listed)
Davis Memorial HospitalGroup practice

Quick answers

Which hospitals does James W. Gainer work at?
Medicare's official clinician data lists James W. Gainer at 3 hospitals: Davis Medical Center, St Joseph's Hospital of Buckhannon, Inc and United Hospital Center, Inc. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
Where does James W. Gainer see patients?
Medicare's clinician data lists 1 practice location in Elkins, WV. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
What is James W. Gainer's specialty?
Medicare lists Family Practice as the primary specialty.
Does James W. Gainer accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says James W. Gainer 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 W. Gainer?
(304) 636-3366, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
What is James W. Gainer's NPI number?
1740272475. 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 W. Gainer works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists James W. Gainer at these hospitals (updated 2026-10-02). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.

Practice locations

Addresses where James W. Gainer is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists James W. Gainer as a member of this group (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

  • Davis Memorial Hospital74 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other family doctors in Elkins

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Elkins, WV — not a recommendation.

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolWest Virginia University School Of Medicine
Graduation year1992
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1740272475
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  2. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  3. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  4. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians