JAMES W. HARRIS, JR. M.D. – NPI #1760445787
Ophthalmology

An ophthalmologist has the knowledge and professional skills needed to provide comprehensive eye and vision care. Ophthalmologists are medically trained to diagnose, monitor and medically or surgically treat all ocular and visual disorders. This includes problems affecting the eye and its component structures, the eyelids, the orbit and the visual pathways. In so doing, an ophthalmologist prescribes vision services, including glasses and contact lenses.

JAMES HARRIS, JR. is an ophthalmologist located in HICKORY, NC. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1760445787 to JAMES HARRIS, JR. on April 10, 2006. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. According to the NPI data, there are 5 additional location(s) assigned to this provider which are listed below. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207W00000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Ophthalmology.

The NPI profile was last updated on Aug 20, 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 HARRIS, JR. below.

NPI Profile for
JAMES W. HARRIS, JR.

NPI Number
1760445787
Enumeration Date

(more than 20 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
JAMES W. HARRIS, JR.
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
2424 CENTURY PL SE
HICKORY, NC 28602-4031
Phone: (828) 322-2050 Fax: (828) 345-0522
5 Other location(s):
2640 Highway 105 Ste 102
Boone, NC 28607-7828
Phone: (828) 322-2050 Ext: 6843
Fax: (828) 345-0522
810 Fairgrove Church Rd
Hickory, NC 28602-9617
Phone: (828) 326-3000
2060 Hickory Blvd SW
Lenoir, NC 28645-6459
Phone: (828) 322-2050 Ext: 6843
Fax: (828) 345-0522
2311 E Main St
Lincolnton, NC 28092-4103
Phone: (828) 322-2050 Ext: 6843
Fax: (828) 345-0522
300 Enola Rd
Morganton, NC 28655-4608
Phone: (828) 322-2050 Ext: 6843
Fax: (828) 345-0522
Mailing address
PO BOX 3445
HICKORY, NC 28603-3445
Phone: (828) 322-2050 Fax: (704) 732-3799
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Certification Date
Aug 20, 2025

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Identifiers

Identifiers for JAMES HARRIS, JR.

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DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
otherAETNANC5707673
otherBCBSNC1146E
otherCAQH11007830
otherENVOLVENC5707673
otherEYEMEDNCA03458
otherMEDCOSTNC82013
otherMULTIPLANNC12362671
otherWELLCARENC1853289
medicaidNC1760445787
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
207W00000X
- Ophthalmology (Primary)
NC 97000580

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.

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Endpoint
[email protected]
Endpoint type
Direct Messaging Address
Endpoint Description
GRAYSTONE OPHTHALMOLOGY ASSOCIATES, PA - JAMES HARRIS, MD
Content Type
OTHER
Affiliation
Y
Endpoint Location
2060 HICKORY BLVD SW,
LENOIR, NC 77025-1669

Endpoint
[email protected]
Endpoint type
Direct Messaging Address
Endpoint Description
GRAYSTONE OPHTHALMOLOGY ASSOCIATES, PA - JAMES HARRIS, MD
Content Type
OTHER
Affiliation
Y
Endpoint Location
2424 CENTURY PL SE,
HICKORY, NC 77025-1669

Endpoint
[email protected]
Endpoint type
Direct Messaging Address
Endpoint Description
GRAYSTONE OPHTHALMOLOGY ASSOCIATES, PA - JAMES HARRIS, MD
Content Type
OTHER
Affiliation
Y
Endpoint Location
300 ENOLA ROAD,
MORGANTON, NC 77025-1669

Endpoint
[email protected]
Endpoint type
Direct Messaging Address
Endpoint Description
GRAYSTONE OPHTHALMOLOGY ASSOCIATES, PA - JAMES, HARRIS
Content Type
OTHER
Affiliation
Y
Endpoint Location
2311 E MAIN ST,
LINCOLNTON, NC 77025-1669

Endpoint
[email protected]
Endpoint type
Direct Messaging Address
Endpoint Description
GRAYSTONE OPHTHALMOLOGY ASSOCIATES, PA - JAMES, HARRIS, MD
Content Type
OTHER
Affiliation
Y
Endpoint Location
2640 HIGHWAY 105 STE 102,
BOONE, NC 77025-1669

Additional Information

Education
OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY 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 HARRIS, JR. is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • CATAWBA VALLEY MEDICAL CENTER
      810 FAIRGROVE CHURCH RD
      HICKORY, NC 28602

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