Quick answers
- Does James H. Phelan accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says James H. Phelan 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 H. Phelan see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 345 Original Medicare patients and 1,325 services for James H. Phelan. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is James H. Phelan's NPI number?
- 1811921448. 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 H. Phelan, 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 | 345 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,325 |
| Different services or procedures | 32 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)427 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)194 services
- Visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient's (G2211)164 services
- Chronic care management services, first 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by health care professional, per calendar month (99490)121 services
- Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit (G0439)103 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%
- Arthritis36%
- Diabetes33%
- Ischemic heart disease27%
- Chronic kidney disease22%
Hospitals where James H. Phelan works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists James H. Phelan 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.
- HCA Houston Healthcare KingwoodKingwood, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · CCN 450775
- Memorial Hermann Northeast HospitalHumble, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · CCN 450684
- TOPS Surgical Specialty HospitalHouston, TX · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 450774
Practice locations
Addresses where James H. Phelan is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 23330 Hwy 59 N, Suite 300Kingwood, TX 77339 (281) 319‑8300
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists James H. Phelan as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Vytalus Medical Group, PLLC5 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Family Practiceprimary
Other family doctors in Kingwood
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Kingwood, TX — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Vytalus Medical Group, PLLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Baylor College Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1974 (52 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1811921448 |
| 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