Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. James Meals, CRNA

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CMS: Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)) · Paducah, KY

  • NPI 1245321314
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 26 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
2501 Kentucky Ave
Paducah, KY 420033813
(270) 575-2100
fax (214) 687-9403
Mailing address
6225 N State Highway 161 Ste 200
Irving, TX 750382241

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
September 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
July 21, 2022
Year of graduation
2000 — 26 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
367500000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Kentucky #3003352
Medicaid
KY #74005604

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1245321314. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
41
Distinct HCPCS
2
Medicare allowed
$4,216
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
00812 Anesthesia for exam of colon using an endoscope 23 23 $92
00811 Anesthesia for other procedure on large bowel using an endoscope 18 18 $117

In context: peer comparison

Among 28 peers in this city , average services per provider: 62. This provider delivers 0.7× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$23
Transactions
1
Manufacturers
1
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Bard Peripheral Vascular, Inc. 1 $22.83

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$23

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. James Meals's medical specialty?
Dr. James Meals practices Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist in Paducah, KY.
Where does Dr. James Meals practice?
Dr. James Meals practices at 2501 Kentucky Ave, Paducah, KY 420033813. Office phone: 2705752100.
What is Dr. James Meals's NPI?
Dr. James Meals's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1245321314, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. James Meals accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. James Meals accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. James Meals commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Anesthesia for exam of colon using an endoscope (HCPCS 00812); Anesthesia for other procedure on large bowel using an endoscope (HCPCS 00811). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.