Quick answers
- Which hospitals does James K. Ellis work at?
- Medicare's official clinician data lists James K. Ellis at 3 hospitals: East Jefferson General Hospital, Touro Infirmary and West Jefferson Medical Center. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
- Where does James K. Ellis see patients?
- Medicare's clinician data lists 2 practice locations, including Metairie, LA. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
- What is James K. Ellis's specialty?
- Medicare lists Hematology/Oncology as the primary specialty.
- Does James K. Ellis accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says James K. Ellis 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.
- Does James K. Ellis offer telehealth?
- Medicare's clinician data says James K. Ellis offers telehealth services. Ask the office which visits can be done by video or phone.
- What is the phone number for James K. Ellis?
- (504) 885-0577, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
- What is James K. Ellis's NPI number?
- 1982792750. 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 K. Ellis works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists James K. Ellis at these hospitals (updated 2026-10-02). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.
- East Jefferson General HospitalMetairie, LA · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 190176
- Touro InfirmaryNew Orleans, LA · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 190046
- West Jefferson Medical CenterMarrero, LA · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 190039
Practice locations
Addresses where James K. Ellis is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- 2121 Ridgelake Dr, Fl 4Metairie, LA 70001 (504) 885‑0577
- 4204 Houma Blvd, Fl 2Metairie, LA 70006 (504) 883‑2968
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists James K. Ellis as a member of these groups (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- East Jefferson Physicians Group LLC214 clinicians in the group
- Crescent City Physicians Inc154 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Hematology/Oncologyprimary
Other hematologist-oncologists in Louisiana
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Louisiana — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans |
| Graduation year | 1991 |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1982792750 |
| 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