Quick answers
- Which hospitals does James B. Destephens work at?
- Medicare's official clinician data lists James B. Destephens at 1 hospital: HCA Florida North Florida Hospital. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
- Where does James B. Destephens see patients?
- Medicare's clinician data lists 2 practice locations, including Gainesville, FL and Melrose, FL. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
- What is James B. Destephens's specialty?
- Medicare lists Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology) as the primary specialty, and also Internal Medicine.
- Does James B. Destephens accept Medicare assignment?
- Medicare's clinician data says James B. Destephens may accept Medicare assignment (as of 2026-10-02). Ask the office whether they accept it for your visit.
- What is the phone number for James B. Destephens?
- (352) 371-1804, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
- What is James B. Destephens's NPI number?
- 1982684460. 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 B. Destephens works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists James B. Destephens at these hospitals (updated 2026-10-02). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.
- HCA Florida North Florida HospitalGainesville, FL · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 100204
Practice locations
Addresses where James B. Destephens is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- 2341 NW 41st St, Suite BGainesville, FL 32606 (352) 371‑1804
- PO Box, Suite 1099Melrose, FL 32666
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists James B. Destephens as a member of this group (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- Lake Area Physical Therapy Inc.384 clinicians in the group
Specialties
Find other Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology) doctors in Florida →
Other cardiologists in Gainesville
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Gainesville, FL — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Medical College Of Ohio |
| Graduation year | 1980 |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | May accept for some services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1982684460 |
| 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