JAMES C. CONNAUGHTON M.D. – NPI #1467486563
Colon & Rectal Surgery

A colon and rectal surgeon is trained to diagnose and treat various diseases of the intestinal tract, colon, rectum, anal canal and perianal area by medical and surgical means. This specialist also deals with other organs and tissues (such as the liver, urinary and female reproductive system) involved with primary intestinal disease.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Colon & Rectal Surgery

JAMES CONNAUGHTON is a colon & rectal surgeon located in CORPUS CHRISTI, TX. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1467486563 to JAMES CONNAUGHTON on July 11, 2006. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. 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 208C00000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Colon & Rectal Surgery.

The NPI profile was last updated on Jun 18, 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 CONNAUGHTON below.

NPI Profile for
JAMES C. CONNAUGHTON

NPI Number
1467486563
Enumeration Date

(about 20 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
JAMES C. CONNAUGHTON
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
613 ELIZABETH ST STE 502
CORPUS CHRISTI, TX 78404-2224
Phone: (361) 883-3831 Fax: (361) 887-0146
2 Other location(s):
2200 Bergquist Dr
Suite 1, Lackland Air Force Base
Lackland A F B, TX 78236-9907
Phone: (210) 292-5539
Fax: (210) 292-3893
7940 Floyd Curl Dr Ste 215
San Antonio, TX 78229-3907
Phone: (210) 314-7872
Fax: (210) 314-7963
Mailing address
8711 VILLAGE DR STE 114
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78217-5419
Phone: (210) 314-7872 Fax: (210) 314-7963
Sole Proprietor
Yes
Updated
Certification Date
Jun 18, 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
208C00000X
- Colon & Rectal Surgery (Primary)		 TX N5634
208600000X
- Surgery		 VA 0101231880

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
VIRGINIA COMMONWEALTH UNIVERSITY, SCHOOL OF MEDICINE - Graduated 1998
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 CONNAUGHTON is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • BAPTIST MEDICAL CENTER
      111 DALLAS STREET
      SAN ANTONIO, TX 78205
    • METHODIST HOSPITAL
      7700 FLOYD CURL DR
      SAN ANTONIO, TX 78229

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