JAMES A. MUNS MD – NPI #1023276466
Neurological Surgery

A neurological surgeon provides the operative and non-operative management (i.e., prevention, diagnosis, evaluation, treatment, critical care, and rehabilitation) of disorders of the central, peripheral, and autonomic nervous systems, including their supporting structures and vascular supply; the evaluation and treatment of pathological processes which modify function or activity of the nervous system; and the operative and non-operative management of pain. A neurological surgeon treats patients with disorders of the nervous system; disorders of the brain, meninges, skull, and their blood supply, including the extracranial carotid and vertebral arteries; disorders of the pituitary gland; disorders of the spinal cord, meninges, and vertebral column, including those which may require treatment by spinal fusion or instrumentation; and disorders of the cranial and spinal nerves throughout their distribution.

JAMES MUNS is a neurological surgeon located in LONGVIEW, TX. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1023276466 to JAMES MUNS on May 31, 2008. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. According to the NPI Registry, there are 3 additional location(s) assigned to this provider which are listed below. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207T00000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Neurological Surgery.

The NPI profile was last updated on Aug 07, 2025. 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 MUNS below.

NPI Profile for
JAMES A. MUNS

NPI Number
1023276466
Enumeration Date

(more than 18 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
JAMES A. MUNS
Credentials
MD
Primary location
705 E MARSHALL AVE STE 1002
LONGVIEW, TX 75601-5660
Phone: (903) 315-2032 Fax: (903) 315-2719
3 Other location(s):
2901 4th St
Longview, TX 75605-5128
Phone: (903) 758-1818
703 E Marshall Ave Ste 4003
Longview, TX 75601-5500
Phone: (903) 315-2032
2737 S Broadway Ave
Tyler, TX 75701-5413
Phone: (903) 592-6000
Fax: (903) 592-3224
Mailing address
PO BOX 6605
TYLER, TX 75711-6605
Phone: (903) 592-6000 Fax: (903) 592-3224
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Certification Date
Aug 07, 2025

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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
207T00000X
- Neurological Surgery (Primary)
TX Q0126

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
UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS MEDICAL BRANCH AT GALVESTON - Graduated 2015
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 MUNS is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • CHRISTUS GOOD SHEPHERD MEDICAL CENTER
      700 E MARSHALL AVE
      LONGVIEW, TX 75601
    • CHRISTUS MOTHER FRANCES HOSPITAL
      800 EAST DAWSON
      TYLER, TX 75701

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