JAMES C. CARRUTH M.D. – NPI #1659360733
Internal Medicine

An internist who treats diseases of the lungs and airways. The pulmonologist diagnoses and treats cancer, pneumonia, pleurisy, asthma, occupational and environmental diseases, bronchitis, sleep disorders, emphysema and other complex disorders of the lungs.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Internal Medicine

JAMES CARRUTH is a physician located in HUNTINGDON, TN. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1659360733 to JAMES CARRUTH on October 20, 2005. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207RP1001X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Internal Medicine, specializing in Pulmonary Disease

The NPI profile was last updated on Jan 05, 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 CARRUTH below.

NPI Profile for
JAMES C. CARRUTH

NPI Number
1659360733
Enumeration Date

(more than 20 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
JAMES C. CARRUTH
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
641 RB WILSON DR STE F
HUNTINGDON, TN 38344-1734
Phone: (731) 986-7450 Fax: (731) 968-7452
1 Other location(s):
300 Hospital Cir Ste 201
Paris, TN 38242-4597
Phone: (731) 641-2765
Fax: (731) 641-2764
Mailing address
350 N HUMPHREYS BLVD
MEMPHIS, TN 38120-2177
Phone: (901) 226-4003 Fax: (901) 227-8591
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Certification Date
Jan 05, 2026

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Identifiers

Identifiers for JAMES CARRUTH

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DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
otherAETNATN0007692051
otherBCBS TNTN3041772
otherTAX ID-COMMERCIALTN621582944
medicaidTN3807536
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
207RP1001X
- Internal Medicine / Pulmonary Disease (Primary)		 TN 22079

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.

Additional Information

Education
EAST TENNESSEE STATE UNIVERSITY QUILLEN COLLEGE OF MEDICINE - Graduated 1990
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 CARRUTH is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • BAPTIST MEMORIAL HOSPITAL - CARROLL COUNTY
      631 RB WILSON DR
      HUNTINGDON, TN 38344
    • BAPTIST MEMORIAL HOSPITAL UNION CITY
      1201 BISHOP ST, PO BOX 310
      UNION CITY, TN 38261
    • DYERSBURG REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
      400 EAST TICKLE STREET
      DYERSBURG, TN 38024
    • HENRY COUNTY MEDICAL CENTER
      301 TYSON AV
      PARIS, TN 38242
    • JACKSON-MADISON COUNTY GENERAL HOSPITAL
      620 SKYLINE DRIVE
      JACKSON, TN 38301

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