Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. James Pinkston, PH.D.

Clinical Psychologist · Clinical Neuropsychologist · Shreveport, LA

  • NPI 1609809912
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 25 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1501 Kings Hwy
Shreveport, LA 711034228
(318) 675-5000
Mailing address
1512 W Kirby Pl
Shreveport, LA 711033822

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
July 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
July 26, 2013
Year of graduation
2001 — 25 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
103TC0700X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Louisiana #938
Medicaid
LA #1462942

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1609809912. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
213
Distinct HCPCS
3
Medicare allowed
$18,028
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
96116 Exam of neurobehavioral status, first hour 71 71 $90
96132 Evaluation of neuropsychological test, first hour 71 71 $124
96136 Administration of psychological or neuropsychological test, first 30 minutes 71 71 $40

In context: peer comparison

Among 1 peers in Shreveport Clinical Psychologist, average services per provider: 71. This provider delivers 3.0× the peer median.

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. James Pinkston's medical specialty?
Dr. James Pinkston practices Clinical Psychologist in Shreveport, LA.
Where does Dr. James Pinkston practice?
Dr. James Pinkston practices at 1501 Kings Hwy, Shreveport, LA 711034228. Office phone: 3186755000.
What is Dr. James Pinkston's NPI?
Dr. James Pinkston's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1609809912, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. James Pinkston accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. James Pinkston accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. James Pinkston commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Exam of neurobehavioral status, first hour (HCPCS 96116); Evaluation of neuropsychological test, first hour (HCPCS 96132); Administration of psychological or neuropsychological test (HCPCS 96136). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.