Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. James Cunningham, MD

Surgical Critical Care Physician (CMS: Thoracic Surgery) · Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician · Columbus, GA

  • NPI 1023084068
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 91.7 / 100 · 2023
  • 56 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
710 Center St
Columbus, GA 319011527
(706) 571-1454
Mailing address
Po Box 1038
Columbus, GA 319021038

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
February 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
September 17, 2014
Year of graduation
1970 — 56 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
2086S0102X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Georgia #035842
Medicaid (2)
GA #000508692I · GA #000508692E

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1023084068. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
441
Distinct HCPCS
4
Medicare allowed
$61,565
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 284 83 $115
99291 Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 123 92 $208
36620 Insertion of artery tube for blood sampling or infusion through skin 19 18 $43
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 15 15 $168

In context: peer comparison

Among 2 peers in this city , average services per provider: 79. This provider delivers 5.6× the peer median.

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. James Cunningham's medical specialty?
Dr. James Cunningham practices Surgical Critical Care Physician in Columbus, GA.
Where does Dr. James Cunningham practice?
Dr. James Cunningham practices at 710 Center St, Columbus, GA 319011527. Office phone: 7065711454.
What is Dr. James Cunningham's NPI?
Dr. James Cunningham's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1023084068, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. James Cunningham accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. James Cunningham accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. James Cunningham commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99233); Critical care (HCPCS 99291); Insertion of artery tube for blood sampling or infusion through skin (HCPCS 36620). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.