JAMES C. NUNLEY MD – NPI #1770606998
Surgery

A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.

JAMES NUNLEY is a surgeon located in RENO, NV. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1770606998 to JAMES NUNLEY on April 10, 2007. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 208600000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Surgery.

The NPI profile was previously updated about 13 years ago on Jan 15, 2013. 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 NUNLEY below.

NPI Profile for
JAMES C. NUNLEY

NPI Number
1770606998
Enumeration Date

(more than 19 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
JAMES C. NUNLEY
Credentials
MD
Primary location
6554 S MCCARRAN BLVD
SUITE B
RENO, NV 89509-6166
Phone: (775) 324-0288 Fax: (775) 324-0288
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Identifiers

Identifiers for JAMES NUNLEY

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DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
MEDICAIDMO1770606998
MEDICAIDNV1770606998
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
208600000X
- Surgery (Primary)
MO 2008012156

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
COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF PHYSICIANS AND SURGEONS - Graduated 1999
Offers Telehealth Services
Yes - Telehealth services allows you to talk to your health care provider using audio/video communications, such as Zoom, without actually going in to the doctor's office
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 NUNLEY is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • NORTHERN NEVADA MEDICAL CENTER
      2375 E PRATER WAY
      SPARKS, NV 89434
    • RENOWN REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
      1155 MILL STREET
      RENO, NV 89502
    • RENOWN SOUTH MEADOWS MEDICAL CENTER
      10101 DOUBLE R BLVD
      RENO, NV 89521
    • SAINT MARY'S REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
      235 W 6TH ST
      RENO, NV 89503

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