Quick answers
- Does James C. Thigpen Jr. accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says James C. Thigpen 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 C. Thigpen Jr. see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 352 Original Medicare patients and 666 services for James C. Thigpen Jr.. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is James C. Thigpen Jr.'s NPI number?
- 1841369105. 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 C. Thigpen 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 | 352 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 666 |
| Different services or procedures | 17 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
Most frequent services
- Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only (93010)249 services
- Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making (99285)232 services
- Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making (99284)90 services
- Critical care, first 30-74 minutes (99291)67 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%
- Diabetes48%
- Ischemic heart disease42%
- Arthritis41%
- Chronic kidney disease40%
Hospitals where James C. Thigpen Jr. works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists James C. Thigpen 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.
- Monroe County HospitalForsyth, GA · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 111318
- Navicent Health BaldwinMilledgeville, GA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 110150
Practice locations
Addresses where James C. Thigpen Jr. is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 821 N Cobb StMilledgeville, GA 31061 (478) 454‑3500
- 88 Martin Luther King Jr DrForsyth, GA 31029 (478) 994‑2521
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists James C. Thigpen Jr. as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Southland Consolidated Emergency Services LLC69 clinicians in the group
- Baldwin Emergency Group, LLC18 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Family Practiceprimary
- Emergency Medicinealso
Other family doctors in Milledgeville
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Milledgeville, GA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Southland Consolidated Emergency Services LLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of South Alabama College Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1986 (40 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1841369105 |
| 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