JAMES M. RHINEWALT MD – NPI #1669760609
Internal Medicine

A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.

JAMES RHINEWALT is a physician located in SALTILLO, MS. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1669760609 to JAMES RHINEWALT on July 12, 2011. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. He is also known by his other name J MATTHEW RHINEWALT. According to the NPI data, there are 2 additional location(s) assigned to this provider which are listed below. With multiple taxonomy codes selected, the primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207R00000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Internal Medicine.

The NPI profile was last updated on Apr 20, 2026. Use the NPI data found here to bill health insurance companies, identify providers enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid services or other HIPAA compliant transactions. See the complete NPI profile for JAMES RHINEWALT below.

NPI Profile for
JAMES M. RHINEWALT

NPI Number
1669760609
Enumeration Date

(about 15 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
JAMES M. RHINEWALT
Other Name: J MATTHEW RHINEWALT
Credentials
MD
Primary location
119 CITY MARKET DR
SALTILLO, MS 38866-7002
Phone: (662) 534-0898 Fax: (662) 534-8905
2 Other location(s):
118 Fairfield Dr
New Albany, MS 38652
Phone: (662) 534-0898
Fax: (662) 534-8905
1 Cvs Dr
Woonsocket, RI 02895-6146
Phone: (866) 289-2727
Fax: (401) 216-3854
Mailing address
118 FAIRFIELD DR
NEW ALBANY, MS 38652-3107
Phone: (662) 534-0898 Fax: (662) 534-8905
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Certification Date
Apr 20, 2026

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Identifiers

Identifiers for JAMES RHINEWALT

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DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
medicaidMS100180295
Taxonomy Code(s)

A taxonomy code is a code that describes the health care service provider's type, classification, and the area of specialization. The primary specialty for this provider is indicated as (Primary) below.

Taxonomy Classification / Specialization State License
207R00000X
- Internal Medicine (Primary)
MS 22611
208000000X
- Pediatrics
MS 22611
207RH0002X
- Internal Medicine / Hospice and Palliative Medicine
MS 22611

The taxonomy codes are selected by the provider at the time of NPI registration. Selection of a taxonomy code does not replace any credentialing or validation process that the provider requesting the code should complete.

Endpoint

Health Information Exchange (HEI)

HEI is the mobilization of health care information electronically across organizations within a region, community or hospital system. Endpoints provide a simple and secure way for participants to send authenticated, encrypted health information directly to known, trusted recipients over the internet such as primary care physicians, specialists, hospitals, labs, etc.

Endpoint
[email protected]
Endpoint type
Direct Messaging Address
Endpoint Description
Content Type
CSV
Affiliation
N
Endpoint Location
118 FAIRFIELD DR,
NEW ALBANY, MS 77025-1669

Additional Information

Education
UNIVERSITY OF MISSISSIPPI SCHOOL OF MEDICINE - Graduated 2011
Accepts Medicare
This provider accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. The Medicare-approved amount is the total the provider can be paid. When a provider accepts the Medicare-approved amount as payment, you won't be billed for more than the Medicare deductible & coinsureance.
Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Refer to Part B
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency
  • Order Power Mobility Devices
Affiliations
JAMES RHINEWALT is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • BAPTIST MEMORIAL HOSPITAL UNION COUNTY
      200 HWY 30 WEST
      NEW ALBANY, MS 38652
    • NORTH MISSISSIPPI MEDICAL CENTER
      830 S GLOSTER STREET
      TUPELO, MS 38801
    • PONTOTOC HEALTH SERVICE INC CAH
      176 SOUTH MAIN STREET
      PONTOTOC, MS 38863
    • TIPPAH COUNTY HOSPITAL
      1005 CITY AVE NORTH
      RIPLEY, MS 38663
  • HOME HEALTH AGENCY
    • BAPTIST HOME CARE AND HOSPICE NORTH MISSISSIPPI
      548 HIGHWAY 6 EAST
      BATESVILLE, MS 38606
    • KINDRED AT HOME
      3402 WEST MAIN STREET
      TUPELO, MS 38801
    • NORTH MISSISSIPPI MEDICAL CTR HHA
      812 GARFIELD
      TUPELO, MS 38801
  • HOSPICE
    • LEGACY HOSPICE OF THE SOUTH
      212 EAST JEFFERSON STREET
      RIPLEY, MS 38663

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