Quick answers
- Does James F. French accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says James F. French 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 F. French see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 107 Original Medicare patients and 405 services for James F. French. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is James F. French's NPI number?
- 1831136324. 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 F. French, 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 | 107 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 405 |
| Different services or procedures | 13 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 78 |
Most frequent services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)154 services
- Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes (99231)87 services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes (99233)56 services
- Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes (99239)40 services
- Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes (99222)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%
- Arthritis57%
- Atrial fibrillation46%
- Diabetes43%
- Anxiety43%
Hospitals where James F. French works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists James F. French 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.
- LMHLawrence, KS · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 170137
- Ochsner Medical Center-HancockBay Saint Louis, MS · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 250162
- St Lukes Regional Medical CenterSioux City, IA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 160146
- Stormont Vail Health Flint Hills, LLCJunction City, KS · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 170074
- Stormont Vail HospitalTopeka, KS · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 170086
Practice locations
Addresses where James F. French is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1102 Saint Marys RdJunction City, KS 66441 (785) 762‑2585
- 149 Drinkwater RdBay Saint Louis, MS 39520 (504) 842‑4431
- 2720 Stone Park BlvdSioux City, IA 51104 (712) 279‑2303
- 325 Maine StLawrence, KS 66044 (785) 505‑3350
- 801 5th StSioux City, IA 51101 (712) 279‑5999
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists James F. French as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Iowa Physicians Clinic Medical Foundation1,246 clinicians in the group
- Lawrence Physicians LLC226 clinicians in the group
- Ochsner Mississippi, LLC100 clinicians in the group
- Stormont Vail Health Flint Hills LLC48 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Internal Medicineprimary
- Hospitalistalso
Other internal medicine doctors in Junction City
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Junction City, KS — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Iowa Physicians Clinic Medical Foundation
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1999 (27 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1831136324 |
| 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