Provider records sourced from NPPES (CMS National Plan & Provider Enumeration System). Data current as of August 10, 2026.

Dr. James Gilbert Atherton, MD

Individual provider Pediatric Nephrology Physician · NPI 1679746119

Dr. James Gilbert Atherton, MD is a Nephrology in Memphis, Tennessee. Qualified in 2008, 18 years ago. Practices with Erlanger Health, a 503-clinician group and accepts Medicare assignment. Licensed in Tennessee.

Years since qualifying
18
Licensed in
TN
In the registry since
2008
What do these letters mean?
MD — Doctor of Medicine
A physician who completed allopathic medical school.

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Practice location Address checks out

51 N Dunlap St Ste 400
Memphis, TN 38105
Phone: (901) 287-7337
Fax: (901) 287-4587
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Specialties & licences

Pediatric Nephrology Physician (primary) Taxonomy 2080P0210X · Licence 48674 (TN)

Record details

NPI number1679746119
Entity typeIndividual (Type 1)
GenderMale
Credentials MD
Sole proprietorNo
NPI enumeratedApril 4, 2008
Last updated in NPPESJune 7, 2018
Mailing address850 Poplar Ave, Bldg. 2, Memphis, TN 38105

Medicare enrollment

From the CMS Doctors & Clinicians file — this clinician is enrolled in Medicare.

Medicare specialtyNEPHROLOGY
Also practisesPEDIATRIC MEDICINE
Medical schoolOTHER
Graduated 2008 (18 years in practice)
Group practice Erlanger Health — 503 clinicians
Accepts Medicare assignment Yes — accepts the Medicare-approved amount

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