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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. James, Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist in Tampa, FL?
Dr. Nicholas James, MD is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist, who primarily practices in Tampa, FL with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. James is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. James’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. James’s office at (813) 877-2200.
What languages does Dr. James speak?
Dr. James and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. James treat?
As a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist, Dr. James diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. James. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly.
Also known as:
- Age-Related Brain Degeneration
- Dementia
- Senile Dementia
- Brain Degeneration in Elderly
ICD-10 Codes:
- G311: Senile degeneration of brain, not elsewhere classified
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart Disease with Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure Causing Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I110: Hypertensive heart disease with heart failure
Also known as:
- COPD
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Chronic Lung Disease
- Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart and Kidney Disease with Heart Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome
- Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I130: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
Also known as:
- Alzheimer's Disease
- Alzheimer's Disease Fact Sheet
- AD', 'Alzheimer's Dementia
- Memory Loss Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G309: Alzheimer's disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Lung Cancer
- Bronchial cancer
- Malignant neoplasm of lung
- Pulmonary cancer
ICD-10 Codes:
- C3490: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified part of unspecified bronchus or lung
Also known as:
- Colorectal Cancer
- Colon cancer
- Rectal cancer
- Bowel cancer
- Malignant neoplasm of colon
ICD-10 Codes:
- C189: Malignant neoplasm of colon, unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. James perform as a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist?
As a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Nicholas James may include:
- Hospice and Palliative Medicine Consultation
- Hospice and Palliative Medicine Follow Up
- Palliative Care
- Palliative Chemotherapy
- Pediatric Palliative Care
For detailed information, please contact Dr. James' office.
Does Dr. James accept my insurance?
Dr. James accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (813) 877-2200 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. James accept in Tampa, FL?
Dr. James in Tampa, FL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Florida Blue / Guidewell
Humana
Medicaid
Medicare
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. James' office located?
Dr. Nicholas James' Primary Practice
4200 W Cypress St Ste 690
Tampa, FL 33607
(813) 877-2200
What is Dr. James's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. James's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1730558800.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. James?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. James
What is Dr. Nicholas James's specialty?
Dr. James is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist near Tampa, FL. An internal medicine physician with specialized knowledge in preventing and relieving the suffering of patients dealing with life-limiting illnesses. They work collaboratively with an interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team to improve quality of patient's life by addressing the physical, emotional, social, and spiritual needs of both the patient and their family throughout the disease's progression, during the dying process, and in bereavement support for the family. They are trained to assess patients suffering with advanced disease, provide relief from distressing symptoms, to coordinate between interdisciplinary patient and family-centered care in diverse venues, patient and family-centered care in various settings, utilizing specialized care systems like hospice, managing care for imminently dying patients, and navigating legal and ethical decisions in end-of-life care. Contact Dr. James to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Nicholas James affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. James is affiliated with Tampa General Hospital, AdventHealth Tampa, HCA Florida Brandon Hospital, St. Joseph's Hospital - Tampa, HCA Florida South Tampa Hospital which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals
Where can I learn more about Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist?
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Is Nicholas James accepting new patients in Tampa, FL?
Yes, Dr. Nicholas James is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Nicholas James offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. James's office at (813) 877-2200 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Nicholas James?
Please contact Dr. James's office at (813) 877-2200 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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