JAMES R. FENTON M.D. – NPI #1912112806
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)

A thoracic surgeon provides the operative, perioperative and critical care of patients with pathologic conditions within the chest. Included is the surgical care of coronary artery disease, cancers of the lung, esophagus and chest wall, abnormalities of the trachea, abnormalities of the great vessels and heart valves, congenital anomalies, tumors of the mediastinum and diseases of the diaphragm. The management of the airway and injuries of the chest is within the scope of the specialty.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)

JAMES FENTON is a thoracic surgeon located in MIDLAND, MI. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1912112806 to JAMES FENTON on May 14, 2007. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 208G00000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery).

The NPI profile was last updated on Nov 05, 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 FENTON below.

NPI Profile for
JAMES R. FENTON

NPI Number
1912112806
Enumeration Date

(more than 19 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
JAMES R. FENTON
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
4201 CAMPUS RIDGE DR
MIDLAND, MI 48670-4200
Phone: (989) 794-2969 Fax:
1 Other location(s):
4100 Campus Ridge Dr
Midland, MI 48670-1038
Phone: (989) 794-2969
Fax: (989) 488-5455
Mailing address
4000 WELLNESS DR
MIDLAND, MI 48670-2000
Phone: (844) 832-1956 Fax: (989) 633-5241
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Certification Date
Nov 05, 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
208G00000X
- Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) (Primary)		 MI 4301087734

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 KANSAS SCHOOL OF MED (KC/WICH/SAL) - Graduated 2006
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 FENTON is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • ASCENSION PROVIDENCE ROCHESTER HOSPITAL
      1101 W UNIVERSITY DRIVE
      ROCHESTER, MI 48307
    • ASCENSION ST MARY'S HOSPITAL
      800 S WASHINGTON AVENUE
      SAGINAW, MI 48601

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