Quick answers
- Does Melvin W. James Ii accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Melvin W. James Ii 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 Melvin W. James Ii see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 172 Original Medicare patients and 913 services for Melvin W. James Ii. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Melvin W. James Ii's NPI number?
- 1912217712. 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 Melvin W. James Ii, 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 | 172 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 913 |
| Different services or procedures | 4 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 58 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)620 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)175 services
- Psychiatric diagnostic evaluation with medical services (90792)59 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).
- Anxiety75%
- Depression62%
- High cholesterol60%
- High blood pressure55%
- Arthritis36%
- Diabetes31%
Hospitals where Melvin W. James Ii works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Melvin W. James Ii 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.
- Onslow Memorial HospitalJacksonville, NC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 1 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 340042
Practice locations
Addresses where Melvin W. James Ii is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 200 Tarpon TrlJacksonville, NC 28546 (910) 938‑1114
- 302 Penny LnMorehead City, NC 28557 (910) 938‑1114
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Melvin W. James Ii as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Coastal Carolina Neuropsychiatric Center PA28 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Nurse Practitionerprimary
Other nurse practitioners in Jacksonville
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Jacksonville, NC — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Coastal Carolina Neuropsychiatric Center PA
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| School | University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill School Of Medicine |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2010 |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1912217712 |
| 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