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Dr. James Truett, MD

Family Medicine Physician (CMS: Family Practice) · Family Medicine Physician · Emergency Medicine Physician · Cullowhee, NC

  • NPI 1952544249
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 17 yrs in practice
  • Licensed in 2 states
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

Operates at 2 locations .

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1 University Dr
Cullowhee, NC 287239646
(828) 227-7640
Additional location
294 Summar Dr
Jackson, TN 383013915
(731) 423-1932
fax (731) 410-0367
Mailing address
294 Summar Dr, Dept 289
Jackson, TN 383013915

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
April 2009 — 17 yrs on file
Profile last updated
February 16, 2024
Year of graduation
2009 — 17 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207Q00000X — NUCC code
State licenses (2)
North Carolina #2023-03138 · Tennessee #46810

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1952544249. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
298
Distinct HCPCS
3
Medicare allowed
$35,453
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99284 Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making 178 175 $112
99285 Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making 80 80 $161
99283 Emergency department visit with low level of medical decision making 40 38 $67

In context: peer comparison

Among 2 peers in Cullowhee Family Medicine Physician, average services per provider: 93. This provider delivers 3.2× the peer median.

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
151
Patients
147
Total drug cost
$1,370
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) Brand 34 31 $258
Cephalexin Generic 31 31 $232
Prednisone Generic 23 22 $62
Cefdinir Generic 21 21 $609
Naproxen Generic 21 21 $76
Ondansetron Odt (Ondansetron) Brand 21 21 $133

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. James Truett's medical specialty?
Dr. James Truett practices Family Medicine Physician in Cullowhee, NC.
Where does Dr. James Truett practice?
Dr. James Truett practices at 1 University Dr, Cullowhee, NC 287239646. Office phone: 8282277640.
What is Dr. James Truett's NPI?
Dr. James Truett's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1952544249, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. James Truett accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. James Truett accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. James Truett commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99284); Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99285); Emergency department visit with low level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99283). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.