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Ophthalmology

James C. Hays, MD

Works at hospitals in Atlanta, GA · Georgia

Summary

James C. Hays, MD (Ophthalmology) is listed by Medicare at 2 hospitals in Atlanta, GA. NPI 1912970161. 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 C. Hays, 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

OphthalmologyPrimary specialty
YesAccepts Medicare assignment
49Years since medical school (graduated 1977)
University Of Michigan Medical SchoolMedical school
MaleGender (as listed)
Jonathan Woolfson MD PCGroup practice

Quick answers

Which hospitals does James C. Hays work at?
Medicare's official clinician data lists James C. Hays at 2 hospitals: Emory University Hospital and Northside Hospital. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
Where does James C. Hays see patients?
Medicare's clinician data lists 1 practice location in Atlanta, GA. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
What is James C. Hays's specialty?
Medicare lists Ophthalmology as the primary specialty.
Does James C. Hays accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says James C. Hays 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 C. Hays?
(404) 237-1770, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
What is James C. Hays's NPI number?
1912970161. 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 C. Hays works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists James C. Hays 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 C. Hays is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

Group practices

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

  • Jonathan Woolfson MD PC28 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other ophthalmologists in Atlanta

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Atlanta, GA — not a recommendation.

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolUniversity Of Michigan Medical School
Graduation year1977
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1912970161
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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