Quick answers
- Which hospitals does James R. Rooks work at?
- Medicare's official clinician data lists James R. Rooks at 5 hospitals: Merit Health Central, Merit Health River Oaks, Mississippi Baptist Medical Center, Panola Medical Center and S E Lackey Memorial Hospital. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
- Where does James R. Rooks see patients?
- Medicare's clinician data lists 3 practice locations, including Jackson, MS and Flowood, MS. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
- What is James R. Rooks's specialty?
- Medicare lists General Surgery as the primary specialty.
- Does James R. Rooks accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says James R. Rooks 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 R. Rooks?
- (769) 243-6141, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
- What is James R. Rooks's NPI number?
- 1962451898. 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 R. Rooks works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists James R. Rooks at these hospitals (updated 2026-10-02). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.
- Merit Health CentralJackson, MS · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 250072
- Merit Health River OaksFlowood, MS · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 250138
- Mississippi Baptist Medical CenterJackson, MS · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 250102
- Panola Medical CenterBatesville, MS · Rural Emergency Hospital · CCN 250781
- S E Lackey Memorial HospitalForest, MS · Critical Access Hospital · CCN 251300
Practice locations
Addresses where James R. Rooks is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- 1190 N State StJackson, MS 39202 (769) 243‑6141
- 120 Stone Creek Blvd, Suite 300Flowood, MS 39232 (769) 239‑6141
- 501 Marshall St, Suite 500Jackson, MS 39202
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists James R. Rooks as a member of these groups (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- Wound Management Specialists LLC149 clinicians in the group
- The Surgical Clinic Associates, P.A.9 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- General Surgeryprimary
Other general surgeons in Jackson
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Jackson, MS — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Mississippi School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1986 |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1962451898 |
| 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 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
- 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