Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. James Tatum, M.D.

Surgery Physician (CMS: General Surgery) · Surgical Critical Care Physician · Long Beach, CA

  • NPI 1114204666
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 77.8 / 100 · 2023
  • 16 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

Operates at 4 locations .

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1045 Atlantic Ave Ste 506
Long Beach, CA 908133414
(562) 432-9911
fax (562) 391-0180
Additional location
1040 Elm Ave Ste 100
Long Beach, CA 908133265
Additional location
1200 N State St, Cta7 D
Los Angeles, CA 900891001
(323) 409-1000
Show 1 more location
Additional location
1450 San Pablo St Ste 6200
Los Angeles, CA 900335331
(323) 442-9062
Mailing address
1045 Atlantic Ave Ste 1004
Long Beach, CA 908133423

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
November 2011 — 15 yrs on file
Profile last updated
September 26, 2023
Year of graduation
2010 — 16 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
208600000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
California #A117856

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1114204666. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
45
Distinct HCPCS
2
Medicare allowed
$4,491
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 29 20 $85
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 16 11 $127

In context: peer comparison

Among 4 peers in Long Beach Surgery Physician, average services per provider: 33. This provider delivers 1.4× the peer median.

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. James Tatum's medical specialty?
Dr. James Tatum practices Surgery Physician in Long Beach, CA.
Where does Dr. James Tatum practice?
Dr. James Tatum practices at 1045 Atlantic Ave Ste 506, Long Beach, CA 908133414. Office phone: 5624329911.
What is Dr. James Tatum's NPI?
Dr. James Tatum's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1114204666, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. James Tatum accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. James Tatum accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. James Tatum commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99232); Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99233). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.