JAMES L. PERKINS, JR. M.D. – NPI #1497921787
Hospitalist

Hospitalists are physicians whose primary professional focus is the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their activities include patient care, teaching, research, and leadership related to Hospital Medicine. The term 'hospitalist' refers to physicians whose practice emphasizes providing care for hospitalized patients.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Hospitalist

JAMES PERKINS, JR. is a hospitalist located in BEVERLY, MA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1497921787 to JAMES PERKINS, JR. on May 06, 2008. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. With multiple taxonomy codes selected, the primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 208M00000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Hospitalist.

The NPI profile was last updated on Jun 10, 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 PERKINS, JR. below.

NPI Profile for
JAMES L. PERKINS, JR.

NPI Number
1497921787
Enumeration Date

(more than 18 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
JAMES L. PERKINS, JR.
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
85 HERRICK STREET
BEVERLY, MA 01915
Phone: (978) 922-3000 Fax:
Mailing address
85 HERRICK ST
BEVERLY, MA 01915-1790
Phone: (978) 922-3000 Fax:
Sole Proprietor
Yes
Updated
Certification Date
Jun 10, 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
208M00000X
- Hospitalist (Primary)		 NY 295765
207R00000X
- Internal Medicine		 NY 295765

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
DIRECT ADDRESS
Content Type
OTHER
Affiliation
N
Endpoint Location
1980 CROMPOND RD,
CORTLANDT MANOR, NY 77025-1669
Endpoint
https://epicproxy-pub.et1089.epichosted.com/FHIRProxy/api/FHIR/DSTU2/
Endpoint type
FHIR URL
Endpoint Description
FHIR
Content Type
OTHER
Affiliation
N
Endpoint Location
1980 CROMPOND RD,
CORTLANDT MANOR, NY 77025-1669
Endpoint
https://epicproxy-pub.et1089.epichosted.com/FHIRProxy/api/FHIR/R4/
Endpoint type
FHIR URL
Endpoint Description
FHIR
Content Type
OTHER
Affiliation
N
Endpoint Location
1980 CROMPOND RD,
CORTLANDT MANOR, NY 77025-1669

Additional Information

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 PERKINS, JR. is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL HOSPITAL
      55 FRUIT STREET
      BOSTON, MA 02114
    • NORTHEAST HOSPITAL CORPORATION
      85 HERRICK STREET
      BEVERLY, MA 01915
    • ST ELIZABETH'S MEDICAL CENTER
      736 CAMBRIDGE STREET
      BRIGHTON, MA 02135

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